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Turtles/Tortoises/Terrapins outdoor?

jonjo · 2009-06-13 18:38:27

Are there any type Turtles/Tortoises/Terrapins that can be kept outdoors and survive in the Irish climate? Couldn't get a definitive answer from google. Any help would be much appreciated!

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13-06-2009 7:38pm

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jonjo

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Are there any type Turtles/Tortoises/Terrapins that can be kept outdoors and survive in the Irish climate?
Couldn't get a definitive answer from google. Any help would be much appreciated!

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#2 14-06-2009 12:10am
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older terrapins probably could!once they have some weight on!the like of red earded and yellow belly slidders are pretty hardy!once the water is deep enough for them to hibenate the winter!think there are colonys of terrapins living wild in england!oringinating from pets let free

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#3 14-06-2009 4:53pm
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You would prob have to look into heating the pond I guess but I imagine it is duable. Also you would nead to secure the pond with wire mesh kind of like a fence over the pond to make sure birds and other prey couldn't get at the guys. Tortoises would need more of an enclosed garden....

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