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Old 19-05-2009, 08:15 PM
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Hi i have just put my pond in 2day, but i am just wondering what can i put around it to keep the turtle from going on there wonders? i will keep about 1meter all around of beach for them, just that one prob of fencing lol
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Old 19-05-2009, 08:21 PM
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could you make it like a sandpit idea and have just a couple of planks if you know what I mean.
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Old 19-05-2009, 08:27 PM
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I solved this problem by having steep smooth sides and a basking island in the middle.

Planks would work, or bricks, but don't use wire mesh as they can climb it and can easily get stuck.
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Old 19-05-2009, 08:41 PM
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yea i was thinking of that, well i will put teh fencu up 2moz now lol been in showa dont want to get that dirty again lol graham would you be able to show me a pic of yours please?
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