Ryderthefrog
Not so new Member
Hi everyones,
I have recently started building an outdoor pond for a couple of turtles I'm hoping to get in the next month or two. I have done a lot of research and have designed and started the construction of the pond to what the turtles will need. The pond is roughly a metre wide and 1.5 metres long with a depth of about 50cm and a dock that leads out to an enclosed land area.
I have found everything I need to know about keeping turtles outdoors but one thing I'm having trouble finding is what happens in the colder nights and days of winter. I live in Melbourne and the winters can get quite cold here sometimes even getting to 0 degrees Celsius. What I want to know is will they be ok with the temperatures and what can I do if they won't be.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-Ryder.
I have recently started building an outdoor pond for a couple of turtles I'm hoping to get in the next month or two. I have done a lot of research and have designed and started the construction of the pond to what the turtles will need. The pond is roughly a metre wide and 1.5 metres long with a depth of about 50cm and a dock that leads out to an enclosed land area.
I have found everything I need to know about keeping turtles outdoors but one thing I'm having trouble finding is what happens in the colder nights and days of winter. I live in Melbourne and the winters can get quite cold here sometimes even getting to 0 degrees Celsius. What I want to know is will they be ok with the temperatures and what can I do if they won't be.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-Ryder.