I have 7 red eared slider turtles and have to keep most of them separated from each other as they fight. Needless to say this is lots of work and care and I must find homes for some. I have the opportunity to give 2 of them to a home with a HUGE pond - probably could hold hundreds of turtles. It is a beautiful natural pond - very clean with lots of brush all around for the turtles to get out and sun or hide. Deepest point at certain times of the year is about 7 feet. I am considering giving them 2 of the very healthy adults - about 9 years old. They have been used to eating some live food (worms, fish, crickets) and there is food and vegetation in the pond. They seem to be healthy to hibernate as well though they have never done so. What are your thoughts on this? I think they would think they died and went to turtle heaven.
Hi Pam, it's a tough situation but I think most people will think it's a bad idea. Of course it depends of how they were kept, their personality and what kind of environment they will be in... among other factors.
What's the coldest it gets? What kind of substrate does the pond have? If they decide to leave the pond, can they just wander off, or is the pond enclosed?
"You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." -Antoine de Saint Exupery-
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:26 pm Outdoor Pond For RES Year Round OK?