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What are the specific care requirements for a female red-eared slider turtle?
Female red-eared slider turtles require a large tank with clean, filtered water, a basking area with a heat lamp, UVB lighting, a varied diet of vegetables and protein, regular water changes, and veterinary check-ups to ensure their health and well-being.
How long can red eared slider live without water?
Red-Eared Slider can stay dry for days to weeks, but they cannot eat without water, I mean enough water to site in while eating as they cannot swallow without the ad of water. If you are transporting the red-Eared being dry is okay, keeping a turtle as a pet dry will be almost considered torture as they will slowly die of starvation and dehydration
Can Red-eared slider turtles live with out water?
no
Are red eared slider turtles land or water turtles?
red eared turtles live in both ,water and land
Are red eared sliders aquatic turtles?
They are semi-aquatic. They need a basking light and a basking area such as a floating log or basking platform so that they can climb out of the water to bask. This is essential to their health. If a red eared slider doesn't have an area to bask and can't get out of the water, it's shell will get soft and it will eventually die. They need UVA and UVB light in order to process their food. Heat and light are essential for these turtles. Keep them in water around 70 degrees and provide a basking area and a basking light that has both UVA and UVB rays or two lights, including one UVA and one UVB bulb.
What are the key considerations for caring for a red eared slider turtle pet?
Key considerations for caring for a red-eared slider turtle pet include providing a proper habitat with a large enough tank, UVB lighting, a basking area, and clean water. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet of commercial turtle pellets, vegetables, and occasional treats like insects or fish is important. Regular tank cleanings, monitoring water quality, and providing opportunities for exercise and mental stimulation are also crucial for the well-being of a red-eared slider turtle.
Do red-eared slider turles drink from a water bowl?
No, they drink the water that they are swimming/living in.
What are the key considerations for caring for a red eared slider as a pet?
Key considerations for caring for a red eared slider as a pet include providing a proper habitat with a large enough tank, UVB lighting, a basking area, and clean water. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet of commercial turtle pellets, vegetables, and occasional treats, regular veterinary check-ups, and monitoring water quality are essential for their health and well-being.
What does it mean when a red eared slider does not want to be in the water?
Well, he is probably just out basking. I have a baby eastern painted turtle that stays out of the water most of the day. There is no need to worry just make sure that he doesn't get stuck to whatever he is basking on, from being dry. It is okay for him to be dry just make sure that he gets wet every 3 hours or so.
My red eared slider turtle isn't eating what can i do?
Cheek it water it needs to be warm.
Does water temperature affect red eared slider turtles shells?
yes, it does.
What if water is warm enough for red eared slider and he is basking but not eating?
He may be adjusting to his new environment. You could try giving him tuna to entice his eating, or just give it time. He also could just not like the food he is being given.
