Im moving to a new house and theres's a deck so I'm happy that I'll be able to fit a kiddy pool out there for my turtles since their old enclosure was kinda cramped. I'm curious to know if I NEED a heater out there or if they'll be fine in the cold. I know I'll probably need some type of net or protection over to cover so that cats or whatever wont get them but I'm just concerned about temperature. thanks
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What do I need to know about keeping turtles outdoors?
sederah86
Jun 06, 2003 05:36 PM
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Kraem195
Jun 08, 2003 05:04 AM
First of all - do you have a screened porch? If not - the kiddie pool is not deep enough because racoons, dogs, possoms, etc. can get your turtle.
Next - It's best to get a large rubbermaid container - it is deep enough.
Then - you're going to need a basking area so the turtle can get out of the water. The ones with suction cups work pretty well.
Also - put in water plants like water hyacinth so algae does not grow.
Depending on where you live - the water can heat up to 85 degrees during the day and cool off again at night. So you might want the tank in a partial shade area so it has a chance to cool off.
I think that's it for now!
