Does Water turtle always have to be in water to live?

Techyrn808

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That's quite ok, however, you may lose her if you don't keep an eye on her. They do wander around on the ground in the wild.

The kiddie pool in the first picture is a good idea. She's contained, yet she can wander around out of the water. She may need something like this in the spring when she wants to lay eggs.
 

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i let mine out from time to time for some fresh sun. But just like Yvonne said, theyre super quick and keep a eye out :)
 

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They can live out of water a long time but if it was me I would find away to build something so the turtle can get in and out of the water on its own.
 

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