General Care Discussion :: How long should a RES be basking everyday?

[Dodoturtle]

My RES climbs on the rock and basks for a long time lately, even in the evening when the spotlight is off.
I am pretty sure the water is clean and the temperature is fine. and she has a good appetite and is active.
so, is this normal? and how long does a RES bask everyday?

Thanks~!

[theartbook35]

Some turtles will hang out or even sleep on their basking docks in the evening and at night. It's something I wouldn't be concerned about.

[worldpeace]

My turtles' behaviours vary slightly with the seasons. In the summer,they are more active and spend more time swimming in the water. Plus, in the warm months I take them out almost every day for about 5-6 hours of natural sunlight and it seems that they don't feel the need to bask as much. In the winter, they spend more than half the day basking.

[Dodoturtle]

that makes me feel better.
just wanting know, what possible illnesses are associate with basking too much?

[steve]

It's hard to diagnose something from just one symptom. But provide a good basking area and some privacy, and let your RES bask all it wants.

[worldpeace]

To answer your question about the possible illnesses, one that comes to mind is lethargy. But if your turtle eats as usual and is active then you have nothing to worry about.

[marisa]

Basking time can vary daily. I find that my RES sometimes prefers to bask well into the evening and will stay on the basking area for a while after the light goes off. It's like he's waiting for the sun to come out again.