Can turtles sleep underwater?

Question

the turtle I'm refering to is a slider

Answer 1

turtles are able to stay under water for a long time before they need oxygen

you dont need to worry because animals including reptiles are smart and they know they need a gulp of fresh air so i say that yes turtles can sleep under water

Answer 2

yes they do, either underwater or out from water (mine walks up to our bed and sleeps with  us every night). some turtles  prefer sleeping underneath something like a floating bark or a bridge.

Answer 3

They do most other things down there.So i would imagine so.

You got me thinking though.

Answer 4

yes they generally sleep under water and bask all day at least my 2 girls that are 36 yrs old still do it!

Answer 5

yes they can

Answer 6

Yes- they can stay underwater for a long time without needed to go up for oxygen- don't worry,they know when to surface for air.