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Corinney · Guest Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Location: New Jersey

My turtle swims in the tub too, also roams the house since her basking ramp lets her in and out of the tank at her leisure. we go in the back yard for long walks every week too. Razz

My question is how much roaming is enough?

She comes out 10 times a day, her tank is a 20 gal long and she is too big for it, but I need to close the door to her room and feel bad doing it. Exclamation

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deesygirl · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 1232

You can use a rubbermaid tub for a larger enclosure indoors or a kiddie pool outside. These are both inexpensive and can be replaced easily. In another post you said your turtle is 5 years old. A 20 is way to small for an adult female. Females should have at min 75 gal but preferably a 100 gal.
Personally I do not recommend letting turtles roam in the house and I hate the time it takes to clean and disinfect the bathroom after they are in there. Turtles can and do carry salmonella and I won't risk my families health.
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dixieee · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:03 am Post subject:

out i get but in again? wow ur turtle is cool Very Happy

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u