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For a short period of time yes. Eventually you will need one if you want your turtle to be healthy and live longer.
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Your red eared slider is laying at the bottom of his water with his neck strecthed out laying at the bottom of the aquarium but you take him out and hes alert and moves around good is he sick or stret?
Do you have a heat lamp for the turtle? See the Related Question below.
Do red eared sliders need a dry area?
Yes, red-eared sliders need a dry area to get out of the water. Above this area should be a turtle basking lamp. Aquatic turtles will bask daily. Basking keeps the turtle's skin and shell health from fungus while the UV in the light is needed for the turtles growth. Without a dry area and a basking light your turtle will not be healthy and happy.
Is it important to have a dock for a eared red slider?
Yes! That's how they get their heat. If they're under a lamp in the water, the water will absorb and diffuse all the heat. A heat lamp made specifically for reptiles is a must too!
How do you prevent hibernation with pet turtles?
Depending on the type of turtle, preventing hibernation varies, but with almost all water turtles (red-eared slider; painted turtle) all one needs to do is ensure that the water temperature is atleast 80 degrees Fahrenheit . Make sure there is a heating lamp and a floating log or rock for the turtle to bask on. These can be found commercially at nearly all pet supply stores.
How much does it cost to care for a turtle?
The way to take care of a baby slider is u have 2 go 2 a pet store and ask 4 repto min its the smallest bottle feed the turtle about 3 or 4 it depends thoe..... If it eats half of them then that's how many they are feeden..........then as they grow get the bigger bottles till they are the size of the plate. Resource: http://www.turtlecareredearedslider.com/turtle-care-red-eared-slider/
Can you stop your red eared slider turtle from hibernating?
Yes, you can, and you should. It is dangerous and unhealthy for a captive turtle to go into hibernation.What you need to do is put/hang a UV heat lamp over the tank. The heat lamp simulates the summer sun, so the turtle goes through the winter without hibernating. This is definitely the safest course of action.You can buy heat lamps at most pet stores, including Petco. You can even buy a timer for the lamp, so you don't have to be home to turn it on every morning and off every night.I have included two links: one to the Petco page where you can buy Zoo Med Reptile Basking Spot Lamp Bulbs, and a lamp to put those bulbs in. The other is to a website called X10.com, where you can buy a timer.
What should a red eared slider's tank look like?
A tank appropriate for size, a screen top, a red heat lamp and a UVA/UVB bulb, and a place to get out of the water. (the basics)
Can red eared sliders live without sunlight?
no they need the warmth a lamp will be good or by a sun shinny window
What supply do you need for a red eared slider turtle?
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.
Why won't my baby red eared slider eat?
AnswerDo you have a heat lamp for the turtle? See the Related Question below.AnswerMy baby turtle has the same problem but I'll tell you what I know... Red eared sliders can only eat in water, and they wont eat if its too cold or if your watching him/her. also try giving him/her different foods and try to see if he/she will eat that. also if it is a new turtle then wait a few day until it is used to its surrondings. and baby red eared sliders like meat alot more then anything else so try and give cooked salmon or cooked meat. I hope that your turtle eats!Another Answer:Red Eared Slider turtles eat MEAT when babies, make sure they are at home and comfy and not spazzing out, then slip a small piece of chicken in their tank. It will sink, but they should find it. Also, when Red Eared Sliders are babies, the water cannot go above their heads if they are on their back legs. Their heads need to poke out.
How much is a 50 gallon turtle tank?
It depends what type of turtle. My yellow bellied turtle (yellow bellied slider) in Scotland cost me £18, but that wasn't the tank, filter, water heater or heat lamp, (you may also need a UV lamp) that was just the turtle.
Why does my red-eyed slider turtle not eat his food?
Turtles might not eat for a variety of reasons. 1) If its tank or basking area is too cold, his digestive system might slow down. Make sure that he is away from cold areas of your home, such as a window or doorway if it's cold outside, and make sure that he has both a water heater and a nice hot basking lamp. 2) Turtles often do not like change in their environment. If you have recently traveled with your turtle, or moved his tank, or even rearranged the inside of his tank, he may not eat for a few days. 3) If he does not eat for four days or more, he might be sick, so call a local veterinarian. Find one that has a turtle/reptile specialist, because not all vets do. Because of their slow metabolism, it can take a long time for a turtle to recover from sickness, so call your vet as soon as possible. Also, it's red-eared slider, not red-eyed slider.
