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[kara]

well, my taricha is doing wonderfully, his toe has grown back entirely, and i a thinking of ordering a turtle dock for him...how does everyone who uses these find them? Do they work well? Right now he has a mangrove looking ornament to climb out on, but i think he may enjoy flatter surfaces to lounge....any advice?

 

[karen]

Personally, I do not own the turtle dock, although some people here have given it positive reviews. Somebody awhile ago did post though, that their newt got wedged between the dock and the glass of the tank and died. Just be careful that the newt cannot get caught in that gap.

 

[pin-pin]

That's very good to hear that your Taricha is recovering.

I can't imagine a turtle dock being detrimental as long as you keep it clean. I personally had problems with the paint coming off when I washed the ramp (it is mostly just styrofoam painted over)--however the materials were nontoxic.

I used the ramp with another species and kept it covered with java moss. The newts would use it once in awhile, mostly at night when they thought they would be safe in the "open."

There is an old thread discussing this (please, please do not necro it) if you are looking for more reviews and photos.
http://www.caudata.org/forum/messages/7618/14747.html

 

[tony]

never uses the turtle dock either but here's another product that looks cool
http://www.bigappleherp.com/Reptile_Supplies/Product/Floating_Turtle_Log_286500.html

 

[joan]

Zoo med also has the floating log. I use that in my Taricha tank. They love it.

 

[kara]

thanks for the imput everyone! I think thats the way we are going to go....