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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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Can a sucker fish live with red eared slider if the turtle is 6 years old?
Its really a gamble to put any fish with a red eared slider , it depends how big the sucker fish is if it is small the turtle with probably eat it , you are supposed to let them grow up together i have a sucker fish with my red eared slider but they are baby's so they have not bothered it.
How do i help my red eared slider turtle who has shell rot?
Make sure your uvb light is working or buy a new one if it is older then 9 months. Clean the tank everyday for a while then make sure the basking light is hot enough
Can a red eared slider turtle get pregnant on its own?
just throw your sperm in the tank and the turtle will eat it and it will be pregnet
No, it is not illegal to own pet turtles in New York State, although most colleges have rules against keeping pets in your dorm.
Do female red eared slider turtles lay eggs without mating?
All turtles need to have mated in order to lay eggs, unlike birds who will lay infertile eggs, turtles won't.
Can a central American wood turtle Red Eared Slider be housed in the same outside pen in the summer?
I have a central American wood turtle aswell. beautiful shell colors , huh? well no, because the red ear-slider turtle is more of an aqautic turtle whilst the central American orante wood turtle is more land-but still needs some water. not above 3" of water for the central American, and the red eared slider can live in up to 5 feet of water. the central American wood turtle should not be placed in deep water as it will drown.
What should the water depth be for a 5 inch red eared slider?
5 inches! The water depth should be about the shell length.
How often do an adult red eared slider eat?
Your turtle will always be begging for food. Red-Eared sliders have a voracious appetite. Most turtle keepers feed their turtles one good size meal every two days. How much is a good size meal? until your turtle stops eating. Other keepers feed them twice a week. I personally prefer to feed them one small meal everyday. If your turtle is fat (skin overlaps on its legs when she tucks them in), you might want to examine what you are feeding it (if it has too much of a fat content) or you might start feeding it less often.
Adults- Feed your adult R.E.S turtle every other day.
Babies- Feed your baby R.E.S turtle every day.
Will a baby red eared slider turtle swim to get air when it needs to?
yes, they can hold there breath for a long time
What kind of fish won't a red eared slider eat?
red eared slider turtle do not eat sharks. despite there ability to practically devour anything the sharks are to big to attempt to attack it. hence turtles do not try to attack them and red eared slider turtles don't eat them. :)
What does it mean when a red eared sliders shell is flimsy?
It means that it needs a calciam block you put in the water. You can find them at pet stores.
Is a red eared slider turtle poisonous?
No, but they can carry samonella so you must clean your hands after handling them.
My two female red eared sliders keep doing the mating dance can there be lesbian red eared sliders?
never
Can you put bamboo with a red eared slider turtle?
I suppose you can but any benefit no. Get different water plants
Do pregnant red eared slider turtle females get sleepy?
water turtles don't actually 'sleep' the way we think of it. they go into a trance-like state which enables them to remember to resurface for air every few minutes and keep an eye out for predators
Can Koi live with red eared sliders?
That depends on koi size and Slider size.To ensure koi safety make sure they have a size advantage over the slider and both can have their own home to live in.A large enclosure will be needed its recemmended you put there habitat outside.If it is outside, put a small fence around the pond there in so the slider cant escape.If you see hes happy and healthy you can have no worrys and he will live a good life.If he shows signs like a dirty shell or puffy eyes, Go look at a local pet store for something to help him.If theres no products to help him, see a vet.
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The Boycott Red Coach Lettuce in 1972 was part of a larger campaign organized by the United Farm Workers (UFW) to protest against the poor working conditions and unfair treatment of farmworkers, particularly lettuce pickers. The UFW, led by César Chávez, encouraged consumers to boycott lettuce produced by the Red Coach Company, emphasizing the need for better labor practices and fair wages in the agricultural industry. This boycott highlighted the struggles of farmworkers and aimed to raise awareness about their rights and working conditions.
Can fish live with red eared sliders?
Yes, but not for a very long time. The turtles love to chase the fish around the tank until they cathch and eat them.( depending on what size fish, but if they are small to medium size say good bye to the little fishies!)
Does a female red eared slider need a male to have babies?
A female red-eared slider will lay eggs regardless of whether or not there is a male turtle around.
But unless a male turtle fertilizes these eggs, the eggs will not grow into baby turtles. They will be like the chicken eggs you buy from the supermarket -- which are also unfertilized and therefore unable to grow into baby chickens (chicks).
A similar thing happens with humans. A woman's ovaries (egg sacs) release one egg cell into her uterus (womb) every month. But unless the egg is fertilized by a man's sperm, it will simply flush itself out at the end of the month, along with the protective cushioning of blood and tissue that the uterus builds for it. If a sperm cell does fertilize the egg, then a fetus (unborn baby) will begin to form.
How often do red eared slider turtles need to go to the vet?
Every 6 months you should take the Red Eared Slider Turtle to the vet
Is it normal for my red eared slider to keep his tail curled?
No, that generally means the turtle is frightened, but not real afraid or it would pull in its legs and head. It might just be the turtle is not used to you yet and is a little bit afraid. If the turtle is sick or very uncomfortable that may also make it a little afraid and curl it's tail.
