Habitat - Outdoor :: Turtle Will Not Bask

[vinny67]

I have a rescued turtle for a week now and she hardly comes out of the water to bask.

Is it ok to lift your turtle onto the basking area.

[Listen97]

First make sure she can climb onto it. I usually say put them on the incline and see if they can get up with little effort. I also suggest putting them on the platform so they know this is a place they can bask. Some turtles are just skittish and won't bask while others are around or if their is a lot of movement.

[steve]

Is your setup outside?