This is in response to my
I think I need a bigger basking log... post. I found this great log to use to extend the existing basking log. I wish I found this log when I redid the pond back in March. It is perfect. It's completely hollow, but it still has thick walls, so it should last a couple years. It has several large knots that allow the turtles to swim into the log as another hiding spot.
Here's a few pictures:
Martha peeking out:
Sweeney and Pascal check it out first:
Now it's Martha and Sweeney's turn:
All three of them getting some rays:
They are a bit more skittish than when they the unextended log, but that will change in time. They definitely seem to enjoy having the hollow log to investigate.
-Michael