21-09-2006, 08:08 PM | #1 |
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How to keep turtles?
Well most of you will know I am moving house! GOT THE KEYS TODAY. I have a huge pond outside with filters etc. Now i noticed that there are a hell of a lot of turtles needing homes. Now my thought is instead of knocking it down turning it into a turtle pond.
Now i need some ideas on winter care? do they stay outside Water conditions? Any other info.
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Water qaulity needs to be pretty good but normal fish type pond filters will do the job ( my filter system is very simple) i have a 1200litre an hour pump running into a fibreglass chamber (that was a very exspensive koi multi chamber i was given and i chopped it up as i only wanted a bit of it) that is filled with koi matting ( sponges will do) then it runs out of that through a 3 ft uv steriliser and back down a water fall to the pond EASY.
As for turtle red ears and yellow bellies are youre best bet as they will hibernate naturally as long as you have over 2ft water depth. Hope this helps ya sarah.
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21-09-2006, 08:49 PM | #4 |
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Yes they do hibernate in the water and no you dont need a substrate they just sink to the bottom or lodge themselves near the edges.
They do cloacal breathing and some breath through the throat lining.
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it sounds like you are very tempted would the turtles be ok with daisy and vica versa linda |
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Whats daisy .
My turtle pond is in the same enclosure as my marginateds just seperated by some logs, but my male marg still goes swimming every now and then.
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daisy is sahras duck linda |
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OK well im still confused (does not take much) i will take pictures of my pond tomorrow and show you. Do turtles need a place to come out of the water?
My pond is raised so daisy the duck cannot get in.
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Yes they need to be able to come onto a dry area to bask
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You might already be familiar with the site but www.turtletimes.com might be of help Sarah. I think turtles would be pretty cool in an outdoor pond!
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