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Around 25-30 minutes if it wants to.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhen they are awake, they need to come up for air every twenty minutes or so. But when they are asleep, they can stay underwater all night long. I really have no idea how that's possible; all I know is that my turtle stays asleep underwater all night long (8 to 10 hours).
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∙ 15y agoWhile sleeping, a red ear slider can hold its breath for a couple of hours. When awake, it can hold its breath for about a half an hour.
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∙ 11y agoThey can sleep for as long as they want some like to sleep on their rock while some like to sleep underwater both of my sliders love to sleep underwater.
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∙ 14y agores (red eared sliders) can go along time under water;don't worry about it just make sure they have a nice spot to reach and get air.
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Can red eared sliders turtles live under water?
yes there se turtles HAHAHAHA
Are red eared turtles water turtles?
Red-Eared Sliders are Semi-Aquatic turtles.
Can red ear sliders drown?
Red-eared sliders need an adequate amount of water in which to swim. ... Red-eared sliders are strong swimmers, so you don't need to worry about drowning as long as the turtle can get out of the water and there is no place it can get trapped underwater
Do red eared sliders like water?
They require it! They are aquatic turtles.
Do Baby Red Eared Sliders sleep a lot when they are young?
Baby red-eared sliders sleep as much as possible when they are young. In nature, they prefer to sleep on rocks or floating in shallow water.
Can your red eared sliders lay eggs in potting soil?
Red Eared Sliders are water turtles so they need water but sand can be in their tank with them. Sand tends to clog filters though, so gravel would be a better option.
Are red eared sliders more active in warmer water?
Yes, Red Eared Sliders are more active in warmer temperatures. Their activity and appetite is stimulated by temperature. 64-72 is a Slider's death zone, it is too warm for hibernation, and too cold to eat. Red Eared Sliders are very avid baskers.
How do red eared sliders get air?
If red eared sliders need air they either stick their head out of th water or go on the land. If kept at home they must have some type of land or bridge to get air from.....
How long can red eared sliders be above water?
They are reptiles... indefinitely, but they will become dehydrated after a certain amount of time. RES generally need to be submersed under water to drink and eat.
What do red eared sliders eat in the wild?
they need lots of swimming water land food sun shine or sun lamp tank there,but can live a while without food or water
Can red ear sliders live in sand?
Red Eared Sliders are water turtles so they need water but sand can be in their tank with them. Sand tends to clog filters though, so gravel would be a better option.
DO red eared sliders love the warmth?
If they get cold they will become sluggish and if the water is too cold they will die
