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Are red eared slider turtles good pets for beginners?
Red-eared slider turtles are not recommended as pets for beginners due to their specific care requirements, such as a large tank, proper diet, and UV lighting.
How large do red ear slider turtles get?
Red Eared Sliders get to be 10-12 inches long. Females grow to be larger than males.
What are the specific care requirements for a female red-eared slider turtle?
Female red-eared slider turtles require a large tank with clean, filtered water, a basking area with a heat lamp, UVB lighting, a varied diet of vegetables and protein, regular water changes, and veterinary check-ups to ensure their health and well-being.
Can red ear slider turtles live in salt water?
No, red ear sliders cannot live in salt water. Not only can they not handle the heavy salts, it would very soon be food for some large fish or bird
Can the fish live with the red eared slider baby turtle?
Yes, as long as it is large enough to accommodate the turtles. While a hatchling can live in a 10 gallon aquarium, it will soon need a 100 gallon aquarium as these turtles get up to 12" in shell length.
How big does the Red Eared Slider turttle get?
Many people also do not realize how big aquatic turtles can get. Red eared sliders and a couple of the other commonly available pet species will grow to at least 10-12 inches long and thus will require correspondingly large enclosures. All turtles have the potential to enjoy a very long life span (i.e. several decades!) if cared for properly.
What happens when a red eared slider turtle eats little rocks?
The turtle will likely pass the rock through its digestive system, however turtles are known to develop blocked bowels from rocks that are too large, or eating too many rocks at once.
What kind of turtles can be found in Arkansas?
I have seen, box turtles, red-eared sliders, some kind of map turtle, a snapper and a very large cooter............
How large are baby red slider turtles?
About two-three inches long. Don't worry, they'll grow!
Can red eared sliders be only 17 inches?
A 17-inch red-eared slider would probably hold the Guinness World Record for biggest red-eared slider turtle. A very large adult red-eared slider is a little over a foot long from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, with a shell around 8 to 9 inches long. A more average size (especially for males, which are generally smaller) is around 9 to 10 inches from nose to tail, with a 6 to 7 inch shell.
Could a Betta tank being next to a large Red eared slider tank stress the Betta?
your betta will do just fine in close proximity to the turtle
How big of a tank do baby red eared slider turtles need?
A baby red-eared slider does not need a big tank. However, turtles grow fairly quickly, so, if you buy a tiny tank, you will have to buy a larger one when the turtle grows. So, to save money, you might want to just buy a large, adult-sized tank, and let the turtle grow into it. When I first got my red-eared slider (two and a half years ago), she was only a hatchling, about the size of a silver dollar (like, an inch and a half). At first, I got her a tiny tank (see the Related Link). When she grew too big for that, I got her a tank that was 12 inches long and 10 inches wide. Then she grew too big for that, so, now she lives in a tank that is 20 inches long and 12 inches wide.
