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Tortoise showing pain while basking in the sun

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Turtles are reptiles and they need proper sunlight exposure to stay healthy. Basking in the sun is very important for turtles because they need ultraviolet B (UVB) in the sun to synthesize vitamin D3 to help absorb and utilize calcium.


If your turtle doesn't get enough sunlight, it may suffer from the following symptoms:


1. Malnutrition: Lack of sunlight will cause the turtle to be unable to synthesize enough vitamin D3, thus affecting its calcium absorption and bone health. This may result in


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