Habitat - Outdoor :: Good temp for a walk?

[vieniebebe]

I was just wondering if 66 F is a good temp to take turtles out?It so nice outside,I really want to take her outside

[sonyj]

I wouldn't take her out unless it was above 70 and then if the conditions were right (sunny, not breezy etc). Taking a turtle into less than idea conditions and then back inside could help weaken their immune system, causing illness. I wouldn't chance it.

[jenaero]

I'd like to add that I've seen several instances on this forum of people taking their turtles out for a walk and then losing them. If he has everything he needs in his habitat, there's really no reason for it.

[marisa]

If, as you mentioned in another post, your turtle is acting differently (afraid of things, I think you indicated), why would you want to put your turtle in strange surroundings and most likely stress him out?

[steve]

Also, they should be on a soft surface (grass, dirt, not concrete). I take my turts outside, but I'm the one that runs around watching them.