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you will need a tank a filter,heater,a place for the turtle to get out of the water and dry of a uvb light,water cleaners,food.
the water needs to be 23-27c and and if it is a red eared slider turtle you will need to feed it meat and veggys as a baby they will only really eat meat but keep giving them to him/her so it wont be shy when it older.
for a female res turtle you will need at least 500 litre tank for when it is fully grown.
i am 13 and have owned 1 res turtle for almost 2 years now with no probs.
good luck.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoDepending on how big the turtle is, a tank will need to be bought (20 gallons minimum). Both water and land should be available (some tanks have dividers to keep the land from dissolving in the water). A filter for the water part of the tank (should be a specialty to avoid injuring the turtle) is a must unless the water is changed every day. A UV lamp for the turtle to sun itself, some natural decoration (avoid plastics, and anything found roadside like branches since toxins can enter them) and food.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How should you take care of a red eared slider turtles eggs?
No need to care for it. There are already enough red eared sliders in the world.
