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It's not dangerous. In fact, it's actually good for them! Turtles swallow small stones to aid their digestion. The stones help grind up the food in their stomachs. Turtles only have a beak-like mouth to help them break their food into smaller pieces. Since they don't have teeth and saliva to help break down the food before it reaches their stomachs, when it reaches their stomachs it is practically whole.
There are other reasons they might swallow stones, too (see the Related Link). I always thought my turtles were just really stupid, and were swallowing the stones because they thought they were food. Not so!
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How many years can a red ear slider terrapin live?
The red ear slider terrapin lives up to 50 years
Can a full grown male red ear slider be put in the same tank as a baby red ear slider male?
I wouldn't recommend it.
Is red ear slider endangered?
yes
Does a red eared slider turtle have a voice?
Yes, they have internal ear structures. They are sensitive to vibration and sound.
Can you breed a red ear slider and a pastel red ear slider?
Yes you can, they are both variations of the same type of turtle. Just the same you can breed them to the albino.
Do you have pictures of Red Ear Slider eggs?
do you a awser for me
Do red ear slider turtles have to be with other turtles?
no
Red ear slider blooding from its mouth?
Not good....
Can a Red ear slider survive without food?
No creature can survive without food. It may reduce the amount of food it eats during hibernation, but it cannot stop eating altogether.
How long do red ear slider get?
up to ten inches
Are red ear slider turtles legal in NJ?
yes
How do you get a red ear slider to sleep?
i don't think they sleep
