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Turtle Ponds Serve As Pets’ Summer Home

Some people are simply amazed by turtles, the creatures that crawl on the ground and swim in the water while carrying their house on their back. In fact, some are so taken by them that they have them for pets and even build turtle ponds outside in which their pets, as well as other wild turtles can live in the summer. With the different species of turtle, ponds need to be geared for the specific type in order for them to stay healthy.

There are a few commonalities for turtle ponds regardless of the species and one of the general rules is the pond has to have sufficient surface area to provide oxygen for the turtle population. Having a waterfall or fountain in the turtle ponds helps with aeration and its base can also serve as part of the turtle’s playground. While turtle do spend a lot of time in the water, they also like to climb out and look around occasionally. Having a large strip of grass around the pond can provide an area for their strolls.

Of course, they are also not fond of being cooped up in one place and will attempt to escape seeking companionship of the opposite sex. When building turtle ponds a fence needs to be erected around the pond and grass walking area to keep them from disappearing. The bottom of the fence should be solid, about as high as the length of the turtle’s shell, to keep it from becoming entangled in open grid fencing.

Creating Restful Environment Keeps Turtles Happy

Turtles enjoy relaxing on logs and stones out of the water, provided they have a route for a quick get-away. Turtles are slow-moving on the ground but most can swim fairly fast. They also enjoy sitting under broadleaf aquatic plants and, when out and about, will be happy with a large planting pot lying on its side near turtle ponds.

One of the problems with turtle ponds is the access that natural predators have to turtle eggs and the hatchlings. Raccoons and other creatures will prowl the area seeking delicacies and many owners of turtle ponds have had to put a screen top over the entire area to keep the predators away. Taking the newborn turtles indoors until the are mature can help save their lives.

Building turtle ponds is can be quite a project, with the fencing and other appropriate accessories, but if the person is that infatuated with this creature it is an undertaking worth the effort.

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