Habitat - Indoor :: Basking spot question

[sassygirl]

Hi,

Question on basking spots? Does it need to have a gradual slope/ramp from the water or if it is just above the water line, can turtles climb on a slab of rock without a ramp?

I have a ramp that mine walks up gradually, but isn't the most attractive ramp in the world. Just wondering if it is needed.

Thanks!

[Pi]

Hey, I'm new to this whole turtle thing, but from what I understand ramps are a good thing. Mine likes to hang out on the ramp, and neither of them ever seems to climb up on the basking area from the part that doesn't have a ramp- at least I've never seen them do it. So I don't know if they need them, but I wouldn't take it away just for cosmetic reasons.

Pi

[marisa]

The ramp would make it easier to get on the rock, especially if it has some traction to it.

[sassygirl]

I've decided to keep the ramp. Last night she basked for the first time! Completely out of the water. As soon as I got a few feet away from her tank, she dove into the water. But later as I sat watching from afar, she made her way up the ramp,not completely out, but 1/2 of her was out.