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will this dock hurt my turtle?

PostPosted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:07 pm
by insane
i asked if this dock would hurt my turtle because the surface was made with small rocks and most of the rocks are sticking out making the surface uneven, i couldnt get a picture of the rocks sticking out, so i was wondering if this would hurt my turtles shell when she gets on to bask? i ordered this off ebay. i posted more pictures of dock incase anyone wants to make one.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:05 pm
by Chrisbarnett
No. If the rocks were rough like bricks or something then the turtle would gradually scratch the crap out of its plastron hauling itself onto the basking platform, but generally smooth gravel/river rock like that is completely fine for the turtles plastron.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:23 pm
by moldygrape
that is true....... its fine .........so congrats on the new basking area!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:09 am
by jenaero
It's actually better to use something that doesn't have a smooth surface. It allows the plastron to dry as well.

PostPosted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:30 am
by insane
oh ok thanks everyone, its just that i rest my hand on it to try it and it feels rough, i guess it'll be ok

PostPosted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:55 am
by Azfar
certainly should be fine for your turtles because I'm also using the same dock like dat for the basking area.. hihihi

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:24 am
by julio
should be fine

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:23 am
by untsmurf
Yes, it should be fine. But watch out for any loose pebbles. If the glue gives out or your turtle manages to dig one out, he could eat it. So just keep an eye out for any holes.