Habitat - Outdoor :: Moving Turtles Outside?

[dixie8123]

Hey, I was thinking about moving my turtles outside of the house, under the carport so the tank would be enjoyed by the family and easier cleanup. Plus, they would be exposed a little more to nature than being in the bathroom all day.

So, should I? If I do, what kind of protection should I have?

PS: We live in SC, kinda close to the marsh, separated by trees and such and in a semi-private backyard.

Thanks for your help!

[dixie8123]

Also, we have a garage too, but its a little cramped for space

[steve]

The main concern is what you will be using for an enclosure and what are you using now. Stock tanks are really suited for outdoor use, and I would look at ones that around 300 gallons. You can then use some hardware cloth/chicken wire and a frame to create a protective lid for it.

[Gracie Turts]

don't carports block the sunlight too? so with it your only getting the sun's visible light no heat/ UVB rays.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

I think hes going to use the tank from inside