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They need to have access to a place to get out of water as they wish, regardless the amount of time.
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Can a red eared slider turtle sleep out of water?
Why not it is not called a water turtle.
Can a Red Eared Slider Turtle sleep under water?
yes it can i hav a red eared turtle and it can sleep underwater
Can a Red Eared Slider Turtle mate with a Eastern Painted Turtle?
A Red Eared Slider can only "procreate" (have young) with another Red Eared Slider but they have been known to "mate" (have sex) with Yellow Belly Sliders. They probably wouldn't try to mate with any other kind of turtle. But, if they were to try, it would probably be a similar species of water turtle like an Eastern Painted Turtle or a Map turtle.
My red eared slider turtle isn't eating what can i do?
Cheek it water it needs to be warm.
How long can a baby red eared slider turtle live under water?
A red ear slider can live for 2 day
Can you put bamboo with a red eared slider turtle?
I suppose you can but any benefit no. Get different water plants
Can you add salt to a red eared slider turtle tank?
no RES turtles are fresh water turtles
How much water does a red eared slider turtle need?
As much as possible, atleast 10 gallons.
Are red eared slider turtles the same as a box turtle?
No. Red eared sliders are water turtles, while box turtles are land turtles.:)
Should you feed your red eared slider turtle with a food tray?
no,slider turtles have fixed tongues but no saliva for that reason they must eat inside water
Can you keep a baby red eared slider out of water over night?
Yes, I put my baby slider in a sand filled terrarium over night and feed him in water and he is doing ok
Can a central American wood turtle Red Eared Slider be housed in the same outside pen in the summer?
I have a central American wood turtle aswell. beautiful shell colors , huh? well no, because the red ear-slider turtle is more of an aqautic turtle whilst the central American orante wood turtle is more land-but still needs some water. not above 3" of water for the central American, and the red eared slider can live in up to 5 feet of water. the central American wood turtle should not be placed in deep water as it will drown.
How long should you keep a red-eared slider turtle in water?
They should have access to a source of water as well as a place to get out of the water at all times.
How many eggs does a fresh water turtle lay?
It depends if its a red eared slider or a paint turtle or a snapping turtle (witch i doubt you have) im just gonna tell you all of the ones i listed red eared slider if its the first time first time 2 to 20 for a paint turtle 2 to 20 eggs and a snapping turtle 1 to ten so i hoped i helped
Why is your Red Eared Slider Turtle not eating?
If your Red Eared Slider Turtle is not eating, it could mean a few things. They could be sick, their water could be too cold, or they are just being stubborn. If they don't eat for a long time, then you really should contact a vet, pricy as it may be.
Will it harm the red eared slider to drop her eggs while she is in water?
It won't harm the turtle - but the eggs should be removed from the water as soon as possible.
Can a red eared slider and a box turtle live together?
no way a res turtle lives mainly in water and a box turtle live on land there care is just to diffrent for them live together.
Should you give a red eared slider turtle a lot of water or not?
A lot of water; 10 gallons of water per 1 inch of shell. So if the turtle is 8" long it should have at least 80 gallons of water.
Can you breed a box turtle with a red ear slider turtle?
Box Turtles are land turtles and mate on land and Sliders are water turtles and mate in the water, so this would never happen and if it did, they would not be able "procreate" (have young). A Red Eared Slider can only procreate with another Red Eared Slider but they have been known to "mate" (have sex) with Yellow Bellied Sliders. They probably wouldn't try to mate with any other kind of turtle, other than a similar species of water turtle like a Painted Turtle or maybe a Map Turtle. A Slider probably would not try to mate with a Soft Shell Turtle or a Snapping Turtle even though they live in the same water or any species of land turtle like a Box Turtle because they would not recognize it as a possible mate. When a Red Eared Slider tries to mate with a Yellow Bellied Slider, it is because its instincts are telling it that based on size, shape, and mating displays and behaviors, etc., it is another Red Eared Turtle. Interestingly, Red Eared Sliders and Yellow Bellied Sliders rages currently overlap and where they do there is a lot of unsuccessful mating going on between the two species but they cannot procreate. That is part of the "definition" of a separate species. There are very few species of land turtles in the Eastern Box Turtle's Range that it could mistake for another Box Turtle and try to mate with. For much of its range the only other land turtle around would be the Wood Turtle (AKA: Red Legged Turtle) and they are not very similar.
What kind of turtle has red spot behind his eye?
The kind of turtle that has a red spot behind his eye is a red-eared slider. The turtles often live near or in bodies of water.
How can you tell the water too cold for a red eared slider turtle?
Use a thermometer ! You, as a keeper, should know the temperature ranges suitable for a RES.
Do red eared sliders eat in water or on land?
When you feed a red eared slider, the food should be in the water.
Why does your red eared slider sleeps all day?
Your turtle may be sleepy because the water is too cold. Check the temperature. You may need a heater.
Can a red eared slider turtle die if in the sun too long?
I'm sure it would. But a RES is not dumb. If they get too hot they will go back in the water.
Can you keep a red eared slider turtle in a 40 gallon tank?
Yes, the more room a turtle has, the more happy it will and it will live longer. Make sure the water is clean and it has plants and big rocks!
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