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    Aquatic turtle species that can co-exist with each other in a pond-like enclosure?

    I'm considering building a large outdoor pond to put some turtles in, but I was curious if I could put more than one species in there.
    Are there any that wouldn't be stressed or hurt by the other turtles?
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    Im not 100% sure on what can live together but there is a pond at local park that has painted, res, and eastern box turtles all in the same pond. How well they are co existing I'd guess pretty well seeing as they all seem to be thriving. Not really sure what species you are looking at or the size of your pond but it seems to me if they can survive the environment you'd be placing them in they could co exist fairly easily as long as they have proper space.

    Edit: the res are not native to the area and also there are snapping turtles as well
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    I've been keeping a Florida Peninsula Cooter for two years now in a tank with a western painted turtle and they have gotten along great. I've even seen them basking under the lamp with the painted fully on top of the cooters back. It reminded me of the way that beardies bask and I found it quite funny.
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