Actually, the climate here in Reno is probably more like Moab than it is like the "west coast". And my yard is not even close to being big enough to put a pond. That said, my sister who lives about 60 miles southwest of Chicago has a huge yard with a pond already, so I may send one of the turtles to her in the spring so she can set it free in her pond where it belongs.
LOL, just bring them home, and then he will have no choice. :bgwg:
Do you think I asked Linda before I brough home the turtles?
Bart