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Good temp for a walk?

Posted:
Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:13 pm
by 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

Posted:
Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:57 pm
by 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.


Posted:
Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:01 pm
by 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.

Posted:
Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:02 pm
by 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?

Posted:
Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:36 pm
by 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.