Maximum Water Temp For Clemmys Guttata?

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Bryan

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Hi guys, I live in a place where the temps can get into the low to mid 90's. How warm of water can a spotted handle tolerate? I read that they don't like deeper water so the ability to have a thermocline of sorts in the aquatic portion of their enclosure. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 

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They can handle the low 90's for short periods. In those temperatures you need to cover the pond section with shade cloth. They make shade cloth in varying degrees of shade percentage. I'd go with the highest they make percentage wise.
With those temperatures you should also change the water daily to keep the water temperature down.

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