Habitat - Indoor :: Above tank basking ramp question

[fouroh8]

i recently built a basking area for my slider and when he wants to go back into the water he just 'slides' down the ramp like hes on a turtle olympics diving team

just curious if this is normal or if its going to be harmful to him by doing that.

thanks

[emma]

What material is your ramp made out of and how far is it above water? Can you post some pictures?

[fouroh8]

It's made from a Turtle Dock and a small piece of wood at the bottom. I'm taking picture in a little bit, I'll post them ASAP.

[kgielda]

It's fine- mine jumps off the edge some times.

[TomGirl]

Is your turt a slider by any chance? I've seen pics or turtles that are not sliders on this site, so I don't assume.

As long as the material of the ramp isn't abrasive, it's okay. Mine does the same, but only if I scare her or if she knows it's feeding time. She just flies off. One time she bumped into the glass.

She's okay, though.

[AnthonyGarcia]

ollie and stewie does that all the time once they see me arrive from work (*feeding time!*). they just fly off the basking spot and beg for food. so i think it's normal.