Transferring my turtles to an outdoor habitat
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:24 pm
I have had three RES for 10 years. They are currently living in a 75 gallon tank, fully equipped. I'd like to move them to an outdoor pond. I am in Maryland, and the summers get hot here. The winters get cold. In the spring, I am going to begin construction of the pond, and won't move them until Memorial Day weekend, when I know the weather will be warm enough for them. I plan on putting basking rocks in the center, so they cannot escape. They are good about submerging when I approach the tank, so I don't think they will be prone to predation.
I want to know what I need to ensure that they hibernate properly when the time comes.
I want to know what I need to ensure that they hibernate properly when the time comes.