enclosures

Box Turtle enclosure with Wire Walls

Posted June 17th, 2007 by anita
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Box Turtle enclosure with Wire Walls

Note bent over lip to prevent escapes.

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Enclosure for tropical tortoise species using landscape timbers

Posted June 17th, 2007 by anita
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Enclosure for tropical tortoise species using landscape timbers

Note lip and wire corner for drainage.

Enclosure for tropical tortoise species using landscape timbers

Posted June 17th, 2007 by anita
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Enclosure for tropical tortoise species using landscape timbers

Note planted areas for shade and areas for basking.

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Building Ponds

Posted June 7th, 2007 by anita
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Pond Information

Here are some websites with good ideas for in-ground ponds and above ground ponds. Remember mature female aquatic turtles need access to land to lay eggs even if they have never been around a male. Almost all aquatic turtles will also need a basking area where they can get completely dry and bask in direct sunlight.

Backyard In-Ground Pond for Water Turtles

Posted June 7th, 2007 by anita
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Backyard In-Ground Pond for Water Turtles

5,000 gallon backyard pond used to observe and condition water turtles prior to release or adoption.

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