Would it be a good or bad idea to have my two red eared sliders join me for a swim in my pool?

If you dont have chlorine in your pool than go for it.

Would it be a good or bad idea to have my two red eared sliders join me for a swim in my pool?
Ooh, that sounds so interesting and fantastic.. But i dun recommend it, if u really care for your red-ear sliders.





First thing, we all know there are chlorine in the swimming pool which may be harmful to the turtles.





Secondly, there is no landing area in the pool, and you know that sliders cannot swim in water all the time, they need to rest on a piece of "island" to have a sun-tan. They luv sun-tan (basking). So, though i luv your piece of idea, i hope u wun really do it...
Reply:I have a pair and they sometimes bite at me when i play with them so i don't know if it's such a good idea, chlorine does not affect them at all %26amp; also they should not be swimming in water that deep %26amp; remember adult red eared sliders are good swimmers the babies will drown if you put them in water that is over 2inches
Reply:Heavily chemical-treated big pool, or garden hose-filled small pool?





Assuming the water is not too chemically, or too cold (like faucet water would be until it sits for several hours in the sun), it won't hurt the turtles.





HOWEVER, you are a giant and scary to them. Few pond turtles really relax around humans- they don't like to be held or even watched for the most part.





This might be kinda fun for you, but it would be a nightmare for them.
Reply:I guess you already know this - if the water falls below 75 degrees, the sliders will try to go into hibernation and that's not good unless you're planning to say goodbye to them both. So I would measure the temperature of the water beforehand. Just to be safe, try to swim with them on a warm day.





I would also make sure that they "go" before they enter the pool. Waste floating around in your pool wouldn't be a pleasant thing, especially if you're swimming in it.





And yeah, chlorine is not good for them, I assume. So as long as the water is clean, warm enough, and not brimming with chemicals, go ahead. Just keep an eye on them.
Reply:Yeah that will be cool to swim with the turtles. i have a boxie and he loves swimming. although i will never put him in a big swimming pool. i have one of them child pools in the back yard that he goes swimming in everyday and eats.
Reply:I don't recommend it, but the turtles won't die or be harmed. It's kinda of unorthodoxed to swim with a turtle in a pool, but I have known people who have done it. Kinda silly if you ask me.





The chlorine will not hurt the turtles eyes more than it will hurt yours. RES will not hibernate unless temps drop below 50F, and if it is just a swim in a cool pool, it will be fine, temperature wise.





I understand what you're thinking... give the turtle some fun by swimming in a huge environment. :)





Cheers
Reply:what is a red eared slider?
Reply:Bad Idea....there is cholrine in the water, which can harm your turtles if they swallow/drink it. I think you should put them in a bath tub instead. They can also hurt you. They can give people sammonella, if in contact with a person. If you do it anyways, don't let them be in a heated pool too long...esspecially not in a jaccuzi.
Reply:No. Not even in the least. The chlorine may injure their eyes and ingesting it isn't good for them either. They could also be injured by the filtration system. All in all, this is a horrible idea. It would be extremely irresponsible on your part. I sincerely hope you decide against this, for the health and safety of your pets.
Reply:Bad because of the chemicals in the water.
Reply:Well, If you don't have chemicals in your pool, and you don't let them by the filtering system they wont die or get hurt. Make sure the water is over 60 degrees F, or they'll hibernate and drown, or they'll be asleep for a long time. Don't let babies in water over 2 in. or they'll drown. Make sure they go to the bathroom first, Nobody wants to swim in a pool that has po... waste in it. he he... 1 last thing. Make sure they don't go to deep or they'll crush themselves, once i went in water 10 or 11ft deep and my chest started to hurt, my lungs were full of air, i just dived off the side. i am 10 years old.



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