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They should have access to a source of water as well as a place to get out of the water at all times.
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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
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 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.
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.
What happen if a red ear slider turtle egg stays in water?
It dont matter what kind of turtle is it...if they stay in the water; the turtle will not form and therefor it will not hatch.
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.
My red eared slider turtle isn't eating what can i do?
Cheek it water it needs to be warm.
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.
What vegetables can the red slider turtle eat?
Vegetables a red-eared slider turtle can eat:CollardMustard leafsDandelion greensKaleBok choyDark-green lettuce (but never iceberg lettuce due to the lack of nutrients it contains)CarrotsSquashGreen beansOther general foods a a red-eared slider turtle can eat:EarthwormsCricketsWaxwormsSilkwormsAquatic snailsBlood wormsDaphniaShrimpKrillMealwormsTadpolesAnacharis (a water plant)Hyacinth (a water plant)Water lettuceDuckweedAzolla (fairy moss)The related links below may be of help.
What is the right water temp for a slider turtle?
The water should be around room temperature (72 degrees Fahrenheit, or 22 degrees Celsius).
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
