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Red-eared slider not basking: Is Zilla cover okay? How to dry dock?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My red eared slider is not basking even though I brought a uvb light for her just like one of the pet coach vets told me because he has soft shell.I place the light on top of a Zilla screen cover but she still don't get on.I can't really dry dock her because I have a hood for my uvb light.How can I make her to bask and is the Zilla cover okay for her?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 14th, 2018

Don't worry, she'll bask when she needs to bask. As long as she is able to get on the platform, it is fine. You can dry dock her by taking her out of the tank and placing her in a separate container. After an hour or two, return her to the tank. The cover and the mesh top are fine.

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