Habitat - Outdoor :: outside habitat

[thomiturtle]

I am putting a pair of RESs outside as they are full grown (oldest about 45 y/o) & even a 125 gal indoor tank is too small. We live in So Arizona, about 4,300 ft elevation so se get mild winters but winters none the less (average day hi 70, low 25) We are putting in a 1st class pond, & waterfall. My concern is how best to maintain an exceptable temp & what should that temp be? thomiturtle

[Linus]

If you put turtles outside this time of the year they should be fine if Arizona has 80+ degree weather for a few more weeks. Your turtles need to acclimate before winter.

Plus if there is nothing stopping the turtles from getting out, they will leave the pond and be lost. On the other hand, if there is nothing protecting your pond(ie. net) Raccoons or Herrings are going to get your turtles.

[SINI5T3R]

its cold as hell in Arizona at the moment I would wait till summer starts. It snowed up near phx not too long ago.

[floydster]

I am putting a pair of RESs outside as they are full grown (oldest about 45 y/o)

Just curious. What size is a 45 y/o RES?

Floydster

[SINI5T3R]

I am putting a pair of RESs outside as they are full grown (oldest about 45 y/o)

Just curious. What size is a 45 y/o RES?

Floydster

Most likely like a foot and a few inches? lol RES dont get HUGE...