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Does your red eared slider turtle need a red eared slider turtle friend?
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∙ 13y ago
Your turtle doesn't necessarily need a friend, but they do enjoy interacting with other turtles. Before getting a friend you may want to consider:
2 adult red-eared sliders, especially if they are female will need a large aquarium at least 100 - 125 gallon. Tanks this size are pricey to buy and maintain so be sure you are ready to make that kind of investment.
Understand your limits. A female can grow 10-13 inches while the males can grow 8 - 10 inches and they'll grow fast if you're taking care of them as you should. You may have to upgrade their home sooner than you think.
Another thing to consider is filtration. Turtles are messy animals. If you are keeping multiple turtles you should have 3 times the filtration of a regular fish tank. So the filter that is marked for a 100 gallon tank is only ideal for a 30 - 40 gallons in a turtle tank. The larger the filtration system of course the more money it will cost.
If you get 2 make sure they are the same sex. Baby turtles are cute, but you will likely find it overwhelming to care for them or find them new homes. Breeding is best left to the professionals.
Turtles are awesome and rewarding pets just be sure you're ready for the responsibility of having more than one. And remember it's NEVER EVER OKAY TO RELEASE THEM INTO THE WILD.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo not reaslly but it would help if they were a male a nd female. Don't forget that if u want another slider you need to take more care of them in general.
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∙ 15y agoI keep two red eared sliders in same terrarium and they are still a live, for one year so i guess they dont eat each other. I even put a fish for a month and they dont eat it too.
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∙ 15y agoNo, the snapper would take a bite out of him.
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∙ 10y agoEverybody needs somebody. Even turtles. :3
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How often do red eared slider turtles need to go to the vet?
Every 6 months you should take the Red Eared Slider Turtle to the vet
What temperature does my Red Eared slider turtle's tank need to be?
around 80 degrees.
Should red eared slider need light?
Yes UV light is best but do not place your turtle tank in direct sunlight because this can potentially over heat your turtle.
Will a red eared slider turtle live without a UV lamp?
For a short period of time yes. Eventually you will need one if you want your turtle to be healthy and live longer.
What should you do if your baby red eared slider consumed a piece of his styrofoam rock platform?
TAKE YOUR TURTLE TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY Your turtle may have an internal blockage which can be fatal and he/she might need an operation.
What turtle is better a red eared slider or a yellow bellied slider?
Actually, nobody really knows which one is better:a red eared or a snake neck turtle. But they do have opinions. Somebody can say that a red eared turtle is better than a snake neck turtle and somebody else might say tha a snake neck turtle is better than a red eeared turtle. We have different thoughts and opinions. I hope this helped. If you need any more advice on turtles, feel free to email me and I will send you one back quickly. My email is: kate216@hanmail.net
If you are getting a red eared slider turtle in a couple of days is there anything you need to know about it?
Yes I'm not sure exactly what but this website looks good http://www.redearslider.com/
Can the sun kill red eared slider turtle?
Not at all. Red Eared Sliders need pure sunlight from the sun for 2-3 hours every 2 or 3 days. It will help streghen bones and grow shell.
If I have a male and a female slider turtle do I need to be concerned that they will have babies?
Red-eared slider turtles usually can only breed successfully if they have hibernated before, and turtles kept in tanks rarely hibernate. There is a miniscual chance your turtles will breed if they have not hibernated.
Where would a slider turtle go if it escaped captivity?
The slider turtle would go to a pond or other fresh water body o water. A place where it would be happy with friend turtles, food, and other things they need.
How do you hibernate the red neck slider you currently have him in your pond but need to bring him in for the winter?
First of all it's called Red-EARED slider. Secondly if you keep it home he shouldn't hibernate. Unless you really need it, then you have to keep the water always clean and provide the turtle with enough food. Red-Eared Slider should go into hibernation state when the temperature of air drops below 10 degrees. But still I advice you to keep him out of getting into hibernation.
Can you put a frog in with your red eared slider and your yellow belly turtles?
First of all, a 10 gallon tank is too small for a turtle, let alone a turtle AND a frog! The proper rule of thumb for aquatic turtles is 10 gallons for every inch of turtle... if you have a 4 inch long turtle, you need at least 40 gallons of water. And second of all, putting a frog with a slider of any age will mean a fed turtle. The turtle WILL eat the frog. Don't try it.
