Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:09 am Re: Cooler weather outside
Same front by me too. 50's may just slow down some by the 40's will want to start looking for a place to "brumate" . Myself say when cold just bring it inside. Unless you think you can 100% offer what nature can , most can not , so inside. It's really not safe to have a captive slider "brumate" unless it has pond 2and 1/2' to 3' deep and or the proper material , ground and leaf litter to dig under. If you can control water temps and temps in the open pen area that's different. I vote inside when need to over winter if you can not offer 100% what nature does to be safe for your guy. Some turtles have been found very large distances from ponds to find the best "brumation" spot ! Your call ?
Even if you offer what you may think is good to brumate in the pen turtles are very picky and may think different.