Should I use dirt as substrate for my Reeves turtle's basking area?

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Hello I just got a Reeves turtle and was asking is dirt a good substrate for basking area as I saw it on YouTube? Thanks. Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Male

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

An acceptable substrate would be river rocks or large gravel. Anything smaller could potentially be ingested causing an impaction or obstruction. You could also leave the bottom bare. The basking area doesn't necessarily need substrate. A ramp out of the water leading to a simple platform is acceptable.

Should I use dirt as substrate for my Reeves turtle's basking area?

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