They are great for use outdoors with well thought

out plans for it. You will need to make sure that

it is not placed directly in an area that gets sunlight

all day long. The best place to put it is where the

sun hits it in the morning and then again for a little

while in the late afternoon. Secondly, you must

drill overflow holes. With heavy rain, it doesn't take

long for it to overflow. The overflow will act like

the overflow in the bathtub. It will keep the water

from getting any deeper than the holes. Third, you

will want to make sure you build up the basking area

in the middle of the trough to prevent escape. Lastly,

turtles should be protected from predators and children

who wander into the yard. I currently use a pre-formed

pond and have it enclosed in a 6x6x6 dog run complete

with a top and a lock on the gate. I have kept mine

out all summer using this method for many years and

have never had any problems.



Hope this helps

Linda

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