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gaontherun · Guest Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2

I have a painted turtle that is in a outdoor pond. It was built by me, it doesnt have any dirt in it. I have several heaters out there, but I cant keep the water at the right temp. I want to bring her in house. Can she hibernate in the house or is this the wrong thing to do. Can I put dirt in her pond outside and let her hibernate there? She is 5 years old and has never hibernated because she was always in the house until the spring of 2006. What do I do?
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dixieee · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject:

i'd keep her in but without hibernation. it's not an easy thing to be done in captivity and in many cases the turtles don't "wake up" or fail to hibernate cz the temps weren't cold enough which could lead to serious problems. i'm not scaring u but since u have space to keep it indoors for winter, why not be on the safe side Smile

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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