henryzou90
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I live in north USA, it is impossible to keep it outdoor after October and before April. Is anyone have good idea to keep it indoor without enclosure (not so large enclosure to keep 14" margie)? Thanks in advance.
What state are you located in? Marginateds absolutely can be housed outdoors in North America if done properly. This species hibernates in nature and depending on geographical origin, they are accustomed to very cold winters. If you do your homework and really research the proper way to do it, you definitely can successfully hibernate them outdoors depending on your state. I've done it here in NJ, and some of our adult marginata were hibernated outdoors in NY for years which is even further north than us of course. Either way, you definitely need to plan ahead because if yours turns out to be male, you may very well have a 14" animal on your hands. Most of ours top out at between 9.5 and 12" but we have monsters too, 14"+.