Can a turtle get sick in an outdoor pool?

Your turtle does stand a higher chance of getting sick outside than he does inside, but as long as you check on him frequently and watch his behavior, the risk is small. If he ever does start acting funny, then simply take him out and put him back in his indoor habitat.

What kind of Pool do softshell turtles like?

Horse troughs are excellent for turtles who love deep water, as long as you provide something for him to climb out of to dry off and rest. With my softshell turtle, I found the kiddie pool to be perfect because softshells tend to like shallow water more so than deep water.

Why does it take so long to set up a turtle pool?

It takes a lot of time because, once your turtle is placed outdoors, you or someone who knows everything you know has to hourly check on the turtle and the temperature (not just look, but feel the water and all that). One hour it’s sunny and warm, and in the next, it is storming.

Is it OK to put a turtle Board on top of the pool?

Do not place anything on top of the pool like a board; it will just trap heat and make it hotter. In 90 degree weather, I strongly suggest only providing a little area of sun for your turtle. In 100-degree weather, forget it. In 60-degree, it’s just too cold no matter how sunny. Regularly check the temperature of your kiddie pool.

What happens if you put a turtle in your pool?

If you don’t rescue the turtle from your pool, it will die. Turtles need to crawl out onto a dry area to bask in the sun. The chlorine in a swimming pool will also irritate their eyes and will be bad for them to drink. And finally, there’s nothing for a turtle to eat in a swimming pool.

Horse troughs are excellent for turtles who love deep water, as long as you provide something for him to climb out of to dry off and rest. With my softshell turtle, I found the kiddie pool to be perfect because softshells tend to like shallow water more so than deep water.

Why do turtles need to live in water?

Turtles need to live in water but be able to get out to bask. They need to eat in the water. And they need a certain temperature water. Donna Fernstrom, I am a reptile keeper and breeder, and have done extensive research into a variety of different species. Swimming pools don’t normally have platforms that allow small animal to escape.

Can you let a turtle live in chlorine?

Chlorine isn’t good for his skin or eyes or shell …or to drink. It’s not possible to let him live there. It might be a 5 year olds dream but the reality is that it won’t work. Turtles need to live in water but be able to get out to bask. They need to eat in the water. And they need a certain temperature water.