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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