Zoo Med Mini Turtle Dock Floating Basking Platform with Self-Leveling Design

Zoo Med Mini Turtle Dock is a floating basking platform for aquatic turtles, with a self-leveling design and submerged ramp for access to a dry area beneath heat and UVB lamps.

• Self-leveling float — adjusts to changing water levels.
• Submerged access ramp — gives turtles a route from the water onto the dock.
• Dry basking surface — creates an above-water area for exposure to heat and UVB lamps.
• Mini size, 11 x 15 in (27.94 x 38.1 cm) — provides a defined platform footprint to compare with your enclosure.
• Made in the USA — identifies the product’s country of manufacture.

Aquatic turtles need a way to leave the water and reach a dry basking spot. The Zoo Med Mini Turtle Dock is designed for that setup: it floats on the water, while its ramp remains submerged to make the dry platform accessible. Place it where your turtle can reach the basking area under your heat and UVB lamps.

How does the Zoo Med Mini Turtle Dock adapt to water levels?

The dock’s self-leveling feature automatically adjusts to all water levels. This allows the floating platform to respond as the water level changes, while keeping the basking area connected to the water by its submerged ramp.

• Floating platform with automatic level adjustment.
• Designed for aquatic turtle habitats.

How does a turtle reach the dry basking area?

A submerged ramp provides the route from the water to the dock’s dry surface. The basking area is intended for use with heat and UVB lamps, giving your turtle a place above the water for exposure to both.

• Ramp sits below the water surface.
• Dry area is made for basking beneath heat and UVB lamps.

What size is the Mini Turtle Dock?

The Mini Turtle Dock measures 11 x 15 inches (27.94 x 38.1 cm). Compare this footprint with the available space in your aquatic turtle enclosure when choosing a dock.

• Product size: 11 x 15 inches (27.94 x 38.1 cm).
• Mini model in the Zoo Med Turtle Dock range.

The Zoo Med Mini Turtle Dock suits aquatic turtle keepers setting up an accessible dry basking spot in an enclosure with heat and UVB lamps. Its 11 x 15-inch footprint and floating, self-adjusting design make it a defined basking platform connected to the water by a submerged ramp.

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