General Care Discussion :: basking for RES turtles?

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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:35 pm   basking for RES turtles?

hey my turtles are basking alot but i had a question is it normal for RES turtles to bask with there heads out and legs sometimes? or even neck stretched? any suggestions or help would be great Thanks //vince
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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:38 pm   

It's normal for them to stretch. Most of the time I see my guys in basking pose or "Superman" pose with their arms at their side, their legs straight out and their necks sticking all the way out. I think that's how they get dry all the way.
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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:45 pm   

thanks alot ..quick reply i like it lol
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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:48 pm   

yep that is completely normal. yesterday i found my baby in this "flying" pose. neck stretched all the way out and front and back legs also. it was soo funny. i think the stretching really shows how much they love basking.
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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:48 pm   

Just chance. Sometimes there's no one on for hours then BAM 20 people log on at once, so reply speed is always just who happens to be on when you post.
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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 11:07 pm   

I have seen my guys stretch out legs and head.
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Post Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 7:02 pm   

They stretch out to get more of the warmth.
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