Zoo Med Floating Turtle Log

When I first saw this in the store, it shocked me at how perfect it looked for my turtle pond. I bought it for far more than i paid for my second one here, but it was still worth it. I saw the turtles spending most of their time hiding in it. I have: Red-Ear Slider - Kespacho Western Painted Map - Atlas Reeves - Christopher Reeves African Side Neck - Sophie the Sophie and Reeves spend most of their time in the logs while Kespacho and Atlas roam around. My biggest concern was that it would not hold a 3-5LB turtle, but I was very wrong I would creep up to the pond and catch them over and over with Multiple turtle on a single log. I have never to date seen them crawl up there, so I am not sure how they do it. The point is they can and do. My only modification I have made to mine was to create an anchor point using a small Anchor stone and some fishing wire which I have now changed to cotton thread. Even though Ill have to change the thread more often the Turtles can see it better so they wont get tangled. The Detail on the outside when new is very good to excellent. It is very durable product wise having had mine in an outdoor pond now for about 4 months. I would state that the paint coloring has dulled a bit but the tint of algae has crept in so it doesnt affect it much. Its weighted perfectly so it floats very well for them to come up to it. If you have a turtle in the mid range which may get stuck in the opening I would recommend removing it till they have put on another 1/2 inch. Overall a 5 star product especially for the price.

I have two smaller painted turtles who both love to bask upon this log. I have had this log for about three years now, and while it does show some wear (ala color loss due to the lamps) it still works fine. However, if you do have larger turtles it might be best to not buy this product (most pet stores have this in stock, so you can go over there to get an idea to see how big this actually is).

I have two of them tied together to make an island for my water turtle, he loves it. He can enjoy the sunshine without being bothered by any other animals.

This is just perfect for our turtles. They both bask on it, while the shier one likes to hide inside the log. I do have a concern, based on the more negative reviews, that as he grows the hollow will become a problem rather than an attribute, but right now there is no problem. I have to admit that the way it floats to and from around the tank can irritate me, but the turtles really do like it, and it is their tank. Adds a nice rutic, natural element to the tank.

It floats. Looks like a log for being artificial. So no perfect since synthetic.

The product is made from resin and really resembles a log . The item is weighted so that it doesn’t rotate when a turtle climbs on to it . Two disadvantages to this item is that it is free to float around , so it will not remain under a basking light and it will not support a full size adult red ear slider.

Our two red eared sliders love it. They hide inside and bask on the top. Well worth the money. Very happy with this product.

Ok this is the best thing ever!!! Outdoor pond and our turtle LOVES IT! He threw his little turtle suitcases away and has completely moved in! So many basking platforms, etc. for aquariums. This is the BEST option for outdoor ponds. It floats and is stable for our turtle (ok he could leave whenever he wants but wont now for sure)! Saw the reviews about it losing buoyancy. OK so if I gotta buy one every year it will be worth the money!

good thing is it does float, bad thing is my turtles has never once climb on it at all. However, the fishes love it as they gather underneath it a lot, its not entirely useless, so I guess it still works out for me.

We have a pond but no turtles. I bought this for the frogs to sit on and they love it.