Too Cold for Red Eared Slider in LA?

kengo

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Hi! I have a Red Eared Slider and recently I purchased a 150 gallon stock tank and put it outside. Currently in LA, it is 60-70s during the day and 40-50s during the night. Is this too cold for my turtle or should I get a heater?

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Yvonne G

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Since the tank is outside, you can just allow the tortoise to brumate. Is there a landing dock where he can pull out of the water and sit in the sun?
 
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RES are pretty much indestructible. Leaving him outside shouldn't hurt him at all. Your climate is very mild.
 

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