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Name: brianna
Status: student
Age: 6-8
Location: NM
Country: N/A
Date: 9/16/2005
Question:
How can i keep my POND water turtle alive through the winter?

Replies:
Is the turtle outside or inside? Pond turtles that are outside in winter need water deep enough that it won't freeze, preferably with mud that the turtle can burrow into, where they can hibernate. If you are keeping the turtle inside you don't need to do anything special; turtles kept warm during the winter usually don't eat very much, but otherwise should be fine.

J. Elliott

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