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Red Eared Slider Turtle
The red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle and is the most popular pet turtle in the United States. They are a type of pond slider and are relatively easy to take care of as pets.
433 Questions
How does one remedy an algae on the shell of a red eared slider?
i have 2 males and i put 10 gallons of water with a cap full of bleach in it and sometimes i get an old toothbrush to em.
I disagree with the statement above this line. You should NEVER EVER use soap or other household chemicals and soaps ESPECIALLY bleach when cleaning your tank. Soap and cleaners will make your turtle very sick, and could possibly kill them, weather you rinse it out well or not.
If the algae gets too thick in your tank, you can get an Algae Magnet that you use to clean the glass with, without having to empty the the water out. You can syphon the algae off the rand or rocks on the bottom but you don't have to, turtles may eat it. As for algae on the shell, the one who made the next paragraph knows what tey are talking about.
By: Xeous
you dont, it makes them feel more natural and in the wild which means it will not suddenly stop eating like some and it makes your turtle a happy turtle and watching a happy turtle is VERY FUN! by the way the toothbrush idea is good that is what i use to clean of occasional algae spots an the tank walls, but the bleach is a HUGE no no! it will harm your little friend when it gets in the water next the trace amounts will wash of in the water and swimming around in those chemicals will make a unhealthy, unhappy turtle and watching your friend like that is very depressing it also is horrible for the natural chemicals that help make up your turtle's shell. ugly shell, unappy turtle, and an unhealthy turtle is not very fun
I hope this helped
paragraph by: Redearedsliderman
Fruit a red eared slider will eat?
A red eared slider will eat strawberries. My red eared slider eat strawberries once a week and maybe half of one. Don't give it to them every day because they are very low in protein but your turtle will love them! i know that the pellets have the most protein and vitamins so you should check that out!
How long can red sliders stay out of water?
My neighbor's red ear slider escaped from the aquarium and was found ALIVE in a closet over 1 week later.
Is a red eared slider turtle a carnivore?
A Red eared slider turtle is an omnivore. They tend to stick to a more carnivore diet as a baby, and grow into being more herbivorous as they age. You can buy turtle pellet food from a local pet store to feed them as a base diet but you should also feed them a variety of different food such as: earthworms, crickets, feeder fish (they can work, though they can also carry diseases), etc.
Where can you find info on where to get a baby red eared slider turtle?
Red ear sliders are a commonly sold pet at most pet stores, so it should be no problem finding a turtle companion
What does it mean when your red eared slider turtle turns white on land?
oh dude. well i just got a red ear slider a week ago and ive been constantly researching them. but ive heard that when there shell gets white spots it means they have shell rot. look it up yourself on redearslider.com well that sounds horrible and id recommend to go to the vet as soon as possible
Do red eared sliders have teeth?
no turtles have teeth.
they have a beak that is made out of keratin, which is what our fingernails are made out of
Can a red eared slider eat grasshoppers?
Yes, a person can feed their red eared slider turtle hoho grubs. However, it is not a major part of their diet.
What are facts about red eared slider turtle?
They develope melanism(developement of dark pigment). In winter, they burrow into the bottom mud of lakes and ponds. They sleep at the bottom of the water.
-maddie m
Can you find red eared sliders in Massachusetts ponds?
river or pond r the best Thats illegal in most states.
How do you tell the gender of a baby turtle?
A male will have an indent on the under part of his shell. a females will just be naturally straight
What are baby red eared sliders called?
a pastel Red ear slider is a color varriation from gene manplation in the egg for males 84F and females i forgot
Can you keep cichlid fish with red eared slider turtle?
It is not wise to attempt to keep amphibians with fish. They need totally different conditions. A Turtle needs a set up with both wet and dry (basking) areas this is called a vivarium and the animal can choose whether it wants to be dry or wet. Amphibians also Poo and Piddle. This poisons the water so that fish can not survive in it. Fish need an aquarium where the whole thing is filled with water. The basic rules for keeping fish successfully are :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week.. If you follow the above rules your fish will stand a chance of surviving and being healthy. If you fail in any of them I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick.
Can you give sunlight to red eared sliders?
yes you can, if you do so just leave him out for a little.
How do you tell the difference between male and female Red Eared Slider Turtles?
if there is a indent in youer turtle it is a male ok ikf it is flat it is a girl ok
DO red eared sliders love the warmth?
If they get cold they will become sluggish and if the water is too cold they will die
A Mossback can be a number of things, however here are two common answers.
- As a noun a Mossback can be an old turtle, shell fish, orfish with moss growing on it's back.
- Somebody who is regarded as very old-fashioned or conservative ( usually - in this sense - used as an insult).
What could cause a red-eared slider's nose to be clogged?
Yes - and yes ! The nostrils lead directly to the turtles lungs.
If their nose gets clogged they will have difficulty breathing. Easiest treatment would be a moist cotton bud wiped over the nostrils to dislodge any encrusted matter.
What diseases do red ear sliders get?
the longest recorded female has been measure just over 14 inches long but average is about 11 or 12 and males get around 10 to 11 maybe 12
How do you treat a red-ear slider respiratory infection?
Respiratory infections can cause lung and mouth pain. They need medical attention as soon as any symptoms (bubbles around nose or mouth, shallow breathing, lethargy) appear.
Were catch red eared slider in Maryland?
You shouldn't catch a turtle for a pet, you should buy one bred in captivity. It's better for the turtle.
How much do Red-eared Slider cost?
Depends on the size of ur turtles. I heard per 1in on their shell 10 gal. I wouldn't recommend Petco, go to PetSmart. My first cage was $13 for a 20 gal at PetSmart.
Are Red eared slider turtles endangered?
Turtles and tortoises are inquisitive creatures, but they do not possess a great deal of what you would call "knowledge." Some turtles have better awareness of their surroundings (such as height or motion) than others, even within the same species. All turtles fail sentience tests, as they cannot distinguish between a reflection of themselves and another turtle. Red-eared sliders are no exception.
Do red eared sliders like music?
They have the ability to bite and may bite your finger if you hand feed them or they are hungry and want food. My baby turtles bite me when they want attention :). They usually won't bite in defence, instead just hide in their shell.
Red eared sliders do bite.......If you put a worm in front of their head. My sister did that with our turtle, Edward Twilight(my mom's idea, I dont like it), she had a hard time getting him to let go.
