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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.
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OMG!!! PLEASE TELL ME YOU DID NOT LEAVE YOUR TURTLE LIKE THAT!!!! When turtles are upside down, they have a hard time breathing and sometimes they can't breath at all! If your turtle stopped moving then it problably was trying to preserve whatever oxygen it had left! You may wonder why that would be since they can hold their breath for so long but gravity actually pushes on their lungs, forcing it out. NEVER LEAVE YOUR TURTLE UPSIDE DOWN, ESPECIALLY IF THEY CAN'T FLIP THEMSELVES BACK OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!! PLEASE TELL ME THAT YOU DID NOT LEAVE YOUR TURTLE UPSIDE DOWN LIKE THAT!!!!! When turtles are upside down they cannot breath. Your turtle probably stopped moving to try to preserve whatever oxygen it had left! While you may wonder what the problem is since turtles can hold their breath for hours but the situation is different when they are upside down. Gravity pushes down on their lungs, forcing out the air. They cannot breath and need to be flipped over right away! NEVER LEAVE A TURTLE UPSIDE DOWN, ESPECIALLY IF IT CAN'T FLIP ITSELF OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
What type of slider turtle can you keep as a pet?
One popular type of slider turtle that can be kept as a pet is the Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans). They are known for their distinctive red markings behind their eyes and are relatively easy to care for, making them a common choice for pet owners. However, it's essential to provide them with a suitable habitat, including a large aquarium with both water and basking areas, as well as proper heating and filtration. Always ensure that you source them ethically and consider their long lifespan and care requirements.
Can a Red Eared Slider Turtle sleep under water?
yes it can i know cuz i have two and my bro wakes up early in morning and it sleeps uderwater
What temp should a red eared turtle tank should be?
A red eared turtle's temp needs to be changed every once in a while. During the day, it needs to be between 75 and 85. During the night it should be 70 and 75. When they are basking, or bathing in the sun, it should be bewtween 90 and 95. Be sure to place a thermomiter near the basking area and aquarium thermomitor under the water.
Hope this helps!
Are red eared turtles and other fresh water fish good together?
Probably not the turtle will try to eat the fish
How many goldfish should your red eared slider eat?
our red slider turtle is 1 1/2 years old and she will eat 5 small goldfish at a time.
Is it natural for your Red Eared Slider to lose it's red ears?
no. It could be a possible skin infection. take it to the vet immediately or give it to someone who can provide it a good home.
Can you keep red eared sliders turtles and eastern mud turtles together?
I have mine together in the same tank and they are fine so I don't see why not.
Do red eared sliders like to eat dead crickets?
Probably not, most reptiles will refuse dead prey simply because the do not know to eat non-moving food.
What do you do with the eggs that my red-eared slider laid in the water?
Yes, a slider should be cleaned 2 or 3 times a week...
How to clean it -
Place the turtle in a tray or it's own tank, keep the tank empty, then take a tooth brush and clean the ends and the main place on the shell, and clean the place were the private parts are under - not on the private parts themselves! - only the shell part! - use a antibacterial soap or nothing because that is better and unrisky, then you can wash the turtle throughly - DO NOT LET THE SOAP TOUCH THE EYES - If it does, you can wrinse the head and clean the ey with the water, then you can carefully place the turtle on a towel and dry it - not necceserly - and enjoy your new and shiny RES
try giving him pellets and sprinkling calcium dust on its food try giving him pellets and sprinkling calcium dust on its food
the egg is already fertalized that's why she laid the egg
Will red eared sliders be ok in 3 inches of water for days?
3 inches of water for 4 days, they should be alright. If they're really small and/or babies you might want to include a little rock for them to be on. But as long as you feed them and they can be in the sun to bask, they should be fine. :)
How long do red eared sliders grow?
When owning a pet it is important to know how long it will grow. Red Eared Slider Turtles grow for about 3-5 years depending on their habitat.
How do you tell if your red eared slider turtle is a boy or girl?
flat bottom shell female, indented bottom shell male, he has to be able to stay mounted
What to do with unwanted red eared sliders?
If you reside where they are found naturally in the wild, in the midwestern US,release into a lake or river. This turtle is found outside of its native range, and can live quite well in most mid Atlantic and southeastern states.
How big are red eared sliders eggs?
Usually they come pre-sorted as either "Large" or "Extra Large" in cartons of 12 ( 1 doz.), and 18 (1 1/2 doz.) Size and quantity are directly affected by the events and conditions under whlch ear reddening occurs. Other factors include the distance, velocity and surface conditions over which sliding takes place. ;-)
Why my baby pet turtle Red Eared Slider swims like half sinking and half floating?
Beacuse the baby turtles cant swin much as regular turtles so they have their legs in the water and body upp...
Black sack on tail of red eared slider?
depending if its a boy or a girl a girl would keep her egg sack in the bottom of her shell but if its a boy he may be carrying the egg sack for the girl but not positive
