Why do my turtles climb on top of each other? Is it mating or heat?

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Why do my turtles lay on each other? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | 2 months and 2 days old | 1lb

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that they are mating, but they could also be competing for higher temperature from the heating bulb or competing for basking space if there isn't enough room for the both of them. You can make a large basking space for them, try a slightly higher temperature bulb, or lower the bulb closer to the basking space. I hope this helps!

Why do my turtles climb on top of each other? Is it mating or heat?

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