Turtles are cold-blooded animals that rely on environmental temperature to regulate their body temperature, especially sunlight. Not only does sunlight help regulate body temperature, it also helps turtles absorb different wavelengths of light. Lack of light can cause many diseases in turtles, such as soft shell disease and rickets. Turtles promote the conversion of D3 by absorbing ultraviolet B from the sun so that it can be utilized by the turtle shell. This relationship is very important.

Turtles can suffer from heat stroke when they are exposed to high temperatures When left for too long, it can lead to damage to the central regulatory system, decreased organ function, weakened immune system, and an increase in opportunistic infections.

Symptoms of heatstroke in turtles include prolonged exposure to high temperatures, weakness of limbs, loss of appetite and refusal to drink water, slow movement or even inability to crawl, weakness of eyes, paralysis, etc. Treating heat stroke in turtles is a complex process that requires antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and stress-relieving treatment principles. Medical treatments include antipyretics and analgesics, steroids, antimicrobials, and stress-relieving medications.

After the acute stage of heat stroke in turtles is over, management still needs to be paid attention to. A turtle's recovery process may vary depending on the degree of organ damage. During the management phase, the principles of treatment are infection control and functional enhancement.

To prevent heatstroke in turtles, for aquatic turtles, the temperature can be lowered by increasing the water level. For semi-aquatic turtles, water can be used to cool down when the temperature is too high during the day. In addition, it is important to enhance the turtle's nutrition and provide basking areas and hiding places.

In short, sunlight is good for turtles. Turtles are both a necessity and a potential danger. Keeping a turtle requires care, ensuring proper lighting and temperature are provided, as well as paying attention to the turtle's health.