What should I do for a painted turtle during the winter? Bring him inside into my 65 gallon tank? Or put him in a rubbermaid bin so he can hibernate? Help me out!
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Painted Stuff
geckodude54
Feb 18, 2004 09:43 AM
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chrysemys
Feb 19, 2004 04:43 PM
I would not hibernate him. I would just keep him in the 65gal or jsut keep him in a large rubbermaid during the colder months.
Chris
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NebraskaTurtles
Feb 21, 2004 12:10 PM
Hibernation shouldn't be attempted if you have no experience with it or don't have assistance with it. Even though hibernation and brumation is generally healthier for reptiles, they do just fine without it. Depending on how many painteds you have I stick with the 65 gallon.
