RED EAR SLIDERS IN POND

[Carol S]

i have adopted two Red Ear Sliders (they are around 5 to 5 1/2 inches in size). They are living in my outside pond. I live in Southern California in Alta Loma (North of the Ontario Airport). Can they spend the winter in the pond without the cold weather making them sick?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Yes if you don't feed them . Cause they are cold blooded that means they need heat to brake down the food .

 

[Carol S]

Yes if you don't feed them . Cause they are cold blooded that means they need heat to brake down the food .

Thank you for the information Grandpa Turtle.

 

[Yvonne G]

As long as the pond doesn't freeze solid, they will be fine if left out there. I have several that hibernate in my pond in Central CA.

 

[Carol S]

As long as the pond doesn't freeze solid, they will be fine if left out there. I have several that hibernate in my pond in Central CA.

Yvonne, thanks for the information.

 

[dmmj]

I have kept red-eared sliders in my outdoor pond in Southern California for 30 years, to date never lost 1 during winter time

 

[Carol S]

I have kept red-eared sliders in my outdoor pond in Southern California for 30 years, to date never lost 1 during winter time

Thanks for the information.

 

[Lemonade]

Several years ago, I kept a small pond on the shady side of the yard, and it did freeze over--yikes! But the turtles in my big pond on the sunny side have the pond have thrived year-round for about 7 years now.

 

[Alex Z]

Several years ago, I kept a small pond on the shady side of the yard, and it did freeze over--yikes! But the turtles in my big pond on the sunny side have the pond have thrived year-round for about 7 years now.

Can you share pics please?

 

[Lemonade]

Nothing fancy; but it makes the girls happy. Here're some shots, including a sneak peek to start.

 

[SnapperAndShelldon]

Beautiful. I used to have a red ear slider turtle.