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They can be if you take good care of them. They grow fast very quickly, and their nails are very sharp. Make sure that any kids are supervised when around the turtle, because I, and many others have almost dropped the turtle because of their strength, and sharp nails. Always make sure you hold a turtle with both hands, and never 2 turtles at once. Make sure you have plenty of room for a tank, which if you have the turtle for long enough, will get to be more than 20 gallons. I have a 30 gallon tank with more than 11 gallons of water in it. If you want a clean pet, then I recommend you don't get any turtle in general. They are very messy, and require weekly filter replacements, and monthly tank cleanings. If you are getting/have a tank that is to big to fit in the sink when tilted (probably about 20 gallons at the most for sinks.) Then get a water vacuum. These take out water with suction (there's no need for electric ones, unless you can not reach over the glass.) If you are not prepared for a complicated, messy pet, then a turtle is not the right pet for you.
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∙ 14y agoYes, as is with all turtles they are good pets. although if you are not sure if you have the time to commit fully to taking good care of them then you should consider getting a pet with lower maintenence.
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∙ 10y agoSmart enough to become hand tame, dumb enough to eat rocks. They can recognize your voice and mine seems to repond when I talk to him or gesture or anything. This all really is just to get food in the turtle's mind, I think.
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∙ 9y agoGreens should only be given sparingly to Yellow Belly Turtles. The best greens to give the Yellow Belly are the leaves from turnips, red leaf lettuce, and kale.
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∙ 15y agoyes but you have to pick them up by the side of their shell and place them on your hand
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What kind of turtle is a slider turtle?
A slider turtle is basically like a category of turtles including the Yellow Belly Slider Turtle and the Red Eared Slider turtle.
Do yellowbelly slider turtles bite?
I've got a yellow belly slider, And I've had him for a about 3 months. Hes only a baby, But he has mistaken my finger for food, And tried to bite it, Just don't put your finger near its mouth, And I'm sure if it did bite you, It wouldn't hurt. And I request Yellow belly and Missipi map turtles, As first turtle pets. They're great, Just think about there future though, Due to the fact they can live for a long time. =]
How old do yellow belly turtles when they start layimg eggs?
their moms come up on land and lay eggs then their mom leaves
What kind of turtle has yellow strip head and red stripe feet and plain yellow belly?
this type of turtle is called a soft back turtle. it is about 3 to 5 inches long including tale and is usually kept as a pet. O.k that other person up there is wrong..This is a red bellied turtle.Or a mix of a red bellied turtle and a red eared slider..So there is the correct answer :D
Can yellow belly turtles live in tap water?
yes but you have to use aqua plus which removes the chlorine you also have to get a heater to heat it up to 24 - 28c
What kind of turtle is a slider turtle?
A slider turtle is basically like a category of turtles including the Yellow Belly Slider Turtle and the Red Eared Slider turtle.
What turtle has yellow strips and lives in the river?
That can describe a number of turtles, but most likely it is a variety of slider turtle. The yellow belly slider is common variety. See the related link for a picture.
What is a yellow belly slider?
A turtle!
What eats yellow bellied sliders?
they can eat slugs worms live fish and dead fish bugs .
Can you feed a yellow belly slider collard greens?
No. No.
What is good in turtle?
Well tons red ear sliders yellow belly slider map turtles black knob painted turtles all of those are all good not for kids for 18 and up
Why is your yellow bellied slider gasping and squeaking?
Why is my yellow belly turtle gasping and squeaking
Do yellow belly turtles need heat?
yes
Do yellowbelly slider turtles bite?
I've got a yellow belly slider, And I've had him for a about 3 months. Hes only a baby, But he has mistaken my finger for food, And tried to bite it, Just don't put your finger near its mouth, And I'm sure if it did bite you, It wouldn't hurt. And I request Yellow belly and Missipi map turtles, As first turtle pets. They're great, Just think about there future though, Due to the fact they can live for a long time. =]
Does it matter how many a spots are on the belly of a yellow bellied slider?
if it has 5 then its poisen
What is a yellow plastron on a turtle?
The plastron is the part of the shell that faces the ground; it is the part protecting the turtle's abdomen. In the case of a yellow-bellied turtle such as a slider or cooter (as a hobbyist, I've had 2 MS yellow-bellied cooters in my life and I think they're great turtles), the plastron is in fact its yellow belly. Hope it helps.
What is a plastron on a yellow bellied turtle?
The plastron is the part of the shell that faces the ground; it is the part protecting the turtle's abdomen. In the case of a yellow-bellied turtle such as a slider or cooter (as a hobbyist, I've had 2 MS yellow-bellied cooters in my life and I think they're great turtles), the plastron is in fact its yellow belly. Hope it helps.
