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Why is my turtle always on land? Is this a sign of a problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Why is she all of a sudden on her dry land rocks all of the time? Is this a sign of something?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 22nd, 2017

Blandings are semi aquatic and will spend significant amounts of time basking or out of the water. As long as she is eating regularly and behaving normally otherwise, there is likely no cause for concern.

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