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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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What animal would eat a red eared slider?
Generally the answer is a conditional yes. It is an isolated answer, some turtles wont get along with each other (hey like people). You should only keep the same type of turtles together ie. Aquatic Turtles, semi aquatic, and terrestrial etc. You should always do a trial run. Its not recommended to keep opposite sexes together because the male will bite at the female a lot. Unless you are a breeder you also can guess what can happen.
If the new addition will have tank mates, it would be a good idea to quarantine the turtle for 3 months before they are introduced. A hatchling should never be added with adult turtles because of accidental or intentional injuries. Only turtles of a generally similar size with similar habitat requirements should be together in a confined enclosure.
Having the appropriate habitat and a variety of commercial and live foods will help your new addition make an easier transition. If this is a captive turtle to begin with, then the transition should be much quicker and your RES will be better adjusted. It might take a few days for a new turtle to adjust and become familiar with its surroundings. During this time, your RES might not be very active or too active, bask, or interact with you and could easily be startled. It is best to leave the turtle alone but regularly provide food and check to see your RES is not sick.
Can a red eared slider be owned by a child?
Yes, red-eared sliders make good pets for children, because they require less maintenance and responsibility than a cat or dog. But make sure the child knows not to kiss or lick the turtle, and to wash their hands before and after touching it. Turtles can carry diseases like salmonella, and they can also get sick from the germs humans carry.
Are red eared sliders legal in Payette Idaho?
No. They are not legal to own in the State of Idaho unless you have been grandfathered in through a permitting process
Should you feed a red eared slider squash?
No, squash is not what Red Eared Sliders should eat, they probably won't eat it anyway. You can feed him turtle pellets, live feeder fish, small snails, live turtle safe aquatic plants and occasionally supplement his diet with hard boiled eggs, cooked chicken, raw ground beef, and soggy dog food.
When to put a red eared slider back in to a pond?
It really depends on why you took it out in the first place! When you say "back in to a pond" I assume you are referencing to having taken them out for a specific purpose or reason, in which case I would say put them back in when you are ready the issue has past. If you are talking about how long they can be out of water, I'd say max 4-6 hours.
What do red eared slider turtles eat?
They eat pellets (thats the best), vegetables (lettuce,cucumber etc.) and fruits.
he could climb the fence just like my tutle climbed out of his tank by using the rocks
What do I do If my red eared slider lays eggs and i don't want them?
You should take care of them until their big enough to sell hem or give them away. You can also sell the eggs to someone that is willing to buy them. well that's my opinion. :D
Can you put pond hyacinthus in your red ear slider tank?
Yes, pond hyacinth is fine. Turtles can eat that plant.
Why do red eared sliders bite their eggs?
Probably because they have stress or other harsh things but probably NOT for fun.
Are red eared sliders aquatic?
No; they are semi aquatic. They need a floating log AND a land area. If they don't have both, they can die. so the answer is no
How long can the mom red-eared slider take care of the baby red-eared slider?
usally the mama red-eared slider just lays her eggs and leaves them all alone but if a red eared slider is kept in captivity the mama takes care of the baby until the baby shows its mama that it can stand on its own two feet which is usally 2-3 months after it is hatched.
Who digs the hole for laying eggs for red eared sliders the girl or boy?
The female of every turtle species digs the hole right before she lays the eggs.
Is it normal for red eared sliders to float unevenly?
Yes...i have a baby res and whenever it swims, it back portion uplifts !! its quite normal as the weight of their body is slightly much in the front portion..
Can red eared sliders eat coriander?
Red-eared turtles can eat cilantro. If they are not eating lettuce, you should try feeding them it.
How many red-eared slider turtles can live in a 20 long?
Only baby RES can be housed in a tank that small. But, for many you can keep in there, I'd say two baby RES. But, do realize that you will need a bigger tank, because a full grown male will need a 75 gal, and a full grown female will need at least a 120 gal. If you can't afford this you can always get a stock tank or a plastic container bigger than 55 gallons.
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Are red eared sliders more active in warmer water?
Yes, Red Eared Sliders are more active in warmer temperatures. Their activity and appetite is stimulated by temperature. 64-72 is a Slider's death zone, it is too warm for hibernation, and too cold to eat. Red Eared Sliders are very avid baskers.
How often do Red Eared Sliders lay unfertilized eggs?
Once a decade usually or even a century! Just joking! They lay unfertilized eggs about 10 times in 2 years
Can an angelfish survive in a tank with a red-eared slider?
yes, but you must make sure that there is a wall in between the tank because they will fight till one of the others die.
Are there red eared sliders turtles at petco?
Yes there are probably red eared slider turtles and petco because as I was searching for one my self on the petco website and read it was only in stores but they didn't say the price .
