Taking vacation. okay not to feed?

like sending them to winter camp. yeah, ingenious. Ingrid

Tom Christie wrote:

I'll tell you what I've done with my gf for up to five weeks but I don't
recommend it.
In a one gallon or so open container I put each of my two gf in with about
2/3 full of half aquarium and half replacement water and put them into a
warm bar fridge downstairs. Over a four day period I slowly bring the
temperature down to about 34 degrees F. About 1 degree celcius.
Be sure and take the light bulb out and open the door very slowly and only
when the room is dark. Leave the container uncovered in the fridge.
So long as the power stays on most of the time the little critters won't
even know you're gone.
When you get home just reverse the process. Be very gentle with the light
increases.
I've also brought red eared slider aquatic turtles down to -20C (just
below zero F.) for two months. They are still alive 14 years latter.
Arranging pet sitters can be difficult and harmful in some cases.
Cheers,
Tom
Victoria, Canada



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