Lately ive been finding my male testudo graeca lying in the sun with head, arms and feet outside shell. why?

Question

Lately ive been finding my male testudo graeca lying in the sun with head, arms and feet outside shell. why?

Answer 1

This does not sound like a bird question to me.

You might have more success in the "Other" department.

Answer 2

Its sound as a thermoregulatory strategy    I think it could be maybe in spring or fall mostly to warm the body, but I guess is summer time in your zone. Isn`t it? If is too hot maybe he do that to refresh. Remember, chelonies as all the reptiles the body temperature depends on the ambiental temperature. So they need some times use heating or refreshing mechanism.

   If you note abnormal symptoms  just take him to the  specialized vet.