Habitat - Indoor :: out of tank question

[OureGaiya]

Hi,
I'm new and I'm not sure I'm even writing in the correct place. I have a simple question though. I wanted to know if it is safe for my RES if they are taken out of their tanks/water to have "play time" and if it is, how long is safe for them?

OG

[pickerbp22]

depends on the temperature really

[jenaero]

Being out of the tank will put unnecessary stress on your turtle. If the habitat is appropriate (size, temps, etc) there is no need to take the turtle out for 'exercise'. 'Playing' for you is just 'scary' for them.

[pickerbp22]

perfect sense. i thought u meant like actually play with the turtle like with your kids. haha im dumb

[EmperorTunaFish]

I have an odd one... my turtle loves to explore. It's very tough to turtle-proof the warmer area of the house, getting rid of cathair and blocking certain areas. I usually let him roam a bit when I am doing tank stuff. In the summertime I turn the back yard into a downsized theme park for him.

Zucchini loves the subwoofer and my bathroom the most for some reason. He will hang around and crawl on people, and steal the cat bed.