My pet turtle?

Question

i have 2 turtles in my basement in a big tank do they need to be outside for sunlight so they shell can get harder my turtle shells are very soft can turtles live with soft soft shells

Answer 1

hard shells are better. EVERYBODY needs sunlight, humans, plants, animals...everything.

Answer 2

if you have lots of grass then no if you don't then put it in the family room or kitchen if you don't have lots then yes

Answer 3

They have to have light constantly.

Thats extremely bad for them.

Otherwise they'll die.

Answer 4

All living creatures need some sunlight. It is essential for your turtles to get sunlight for their health. They could die without it. They need vitamin D.

Answer 5

kinda depends on kind of turtle

water turtle...doesnt rily matter

tortise, more land....put cage outside or sumthin unless u live in cold weather

or u cud get a heat lamp

i hav 2 tortises...boy and girl...girl is pg!!! lol so excitin

Answer 6

I say get the turtles HARD.

Answer 7

buy a uvb light.  In the mean time yes take it outside, and give your turtle some cuttlebone

Answer 8

just get some uv light and other stuff the sun gives off (i have a lizard)

Answer 9

well my friend has turtles in there basment but idk what they do with them but i quess you can take them out for a little wile

Answer 10

Some turtles have soft shells but if they don't it would be a good idea to provide the turtles with a stable environment and a adequate amount of lighting,heat, and sanitation for best results with ur concerns about ur two turtles.