can i put my turtle in an above ground pool for short periods of time he's a musk turtle. I didn't know if the chlorine will hurt him. thanks
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swimming pools
gunner3810
Jul 19, 2004 09:31 PM
Replies (2)
clemmysman
Jul 20, 2004 01:37 AM
Ever seen a musk turtle swim.. they "walk" on the bottom.. he would probably sink like a rock and drown.. and who knows how he would react to the chlorine!!
Terry
honuman
Jul 20, 2004 12:53 PM
Agreed. Best not to do this. It is not necessary and the water will be deeper than a mud or a musk turtle normally inhabits.
Don't do it.
