Red Eared Slider Turtle

Yes ,they would not hurt themselfs.

Previous Post: No, they nibble. DUH.

Slorg165: ...that was a retarded answer,how the hell can turtles nibble!? MICE nibble,RATS nibble,TURTLES snap (bite,more of a snap though). ,':\

...but yes,red ear slider turtles do bite,so I'd suggest you dont put your fingers near its mouth. But MY turtle doesnt bite,Herbert,hee hee. :) I think Its because when ever he tried to bite,I just blew in his mouth and then hed stop. :p My turtles weird. :3

They bite because they are scared!! :)

The turtle will likely eat the rosy barbs if they are small enough.

Dinosaurs and turtles share the Class Reptilia; but that's about it. Turtles (though not necessarily red sliders) preceded the dinosaurs and survived them. (Which is not to call the dinosaurs unsuccessful; they lived large while turtles kept - literally - a low profile.)

About 6 months

Wild red eared sliders live about 20 years. Red eared sliders that live in an aquarium (that has a filter and a heater) can live up to 85 years. You always need to have a light for any aquarium turtle to rest in the "sun" or your turtle will not be that happy...

I have one and is eight years so Turt has a long way to go.

feed it turtle food but make sure the food is big.feed it lettuce and krill.also earthworms and fresh fish.

Probably feeder goldfish. You can buy about 12 /dollar at a pet shop. Other suggestions would be raw (or some cooked meats), worms, or dried food from pet shops.

Turtles might not eat for a variety of reasons.

1) If its tank or basking area is too cold, his digestive system might slow down. Make sure that he is away from cold areas of your home, such as a window or doorway if it's cold outside, and make sure that he has both a water heater and a nice hot basking lamp.

2) Turtles often do not like change in their environment. If you have recently traveled with your turtle, or moved his tank, or even rearranged the inside of his tank, he may not eat for a few days.

3) If he does not eat for four days or more, he might be sick, so call a local veterinarian. Find one that has a turtle/reptile specialist, because not all vets do. Because of their slow metabolism, it can take a long time for a turtle to recover from sickness, so call your vet as soon as possible.

Also, it's red-eared slider, not red-eyed slider.

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The most likely cause of the problem is that the weather is getting cold. Turtles are cold-blooded animals, meaning, they cannot create their own body heat. They use the sun's heat and light. A captive turtle living indoors does not get much (if any) direct sunlight, so you have to provide it artificially, using a UV heat lamp.

Furthermore, turtles go into hibernation during the winter months, meaning, they slow down their metabolism to the point where food energy is not required. This is not healthy for a captive turtle. In the wild, turtles bury themselves deep in the mud to hibernate, and this obviously isn't possible for a turtle that lives in a tank.

Since most baby turtles are hatched in the spring and summer, people typically do not notice that their turtle is suffering from lack of heat and light until the weather starts getting colder. That's when the turtle stops eating and starts acting sluggish and sleepy.

What you need to do is prevent the turtle from going into hibernation, by buying a UV heat lamp to put/hang over the tank. This will provide the turtle with the heat and UV light that it is not receiving from the sun.

When I first got my baby red-eared slider, she started doing the exact same thing you are describing, once the summer ended and the weather started getting colder. I bought her a UV heat lamp and she perked right up (well, it took a few days), and I've never had that problem since.

You can buy UV heat lamps at Petco and other pet stores. You can also buy a timer for the lamp, so you don't have to be home to turn it on every morning, and off every night. I have included two links, one to the Petco webpage where you can buy Zoo Med Reptile Basking Spot Lamp Bulbs, and a lamp to put those bulbs in, and another to the website where you can buy a timer for the lamp.

Do NOT wait to buy a UV heat lamp. Once the symptoms start, you have about 3 weeks to provide the turtle with heat and UV light, before it may die.

Once the UV heat lamp is set up, you should leave it on all year round, even in the summer months. The turtle may not need the extra heat in the summer months, but it still needs the UV light.

However, note that hatchling turtles typically do not eat for the first 1 to 2 weeks out of the egg. While it still has its "egg tooth," it most likely will not eat, as it is still living off of the placenta of the egg. If it does not eat after 10 days of birth you need to see a vet (or about 5 days after it loses it's egg tooth, which normally occurs 5 to 7 days after birth.

There are also underlying medical problems that could be the reason, but would also accompany other signs, i.e., difficulty breathing, eye infections, shell softening. Most vets that deal with reptiles can help.

The turtle could also have a respiratory infection. This is mainly caused by it being kept too cold. Other signs are crooked swimming, not swimming away when it sees you like it normally does, bubbles coming out of it's nose and mouth, and the very unpleasant opening of the mouth like if it was trying to breath out really hard, floating, and not being able to swim down.

This is bad because it can die, but if you notice it early, then a shot from the vet and making the water much warmer will help it recover just fine. You have to slightly spoil them with treats to encourage them to start eating again. Cooked, wet, ground beef was the only thing mine ate when she was in the late stage of floating. Try small live earth worms too. But most importantly, you need a UV heat lamp.

Releasing a red-eared slider turtle into a public pond is generally illegal in many areas due to concerns about invasive species and the potential harm they can cause to local ecosystems. Red-eared sliders are not native to many regions and can outcompete local wildlife for resources. It's important to check local laws and regulations, as well as consider ethical and ecological implications, before releasing any pet into the wild. Instead, consider rehoming the turtle through proper channels or contacting local wildlife organizations.

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It is possible that your turtle has a respiratory infection. Watch your turtle for loss of appetite or other symptoms. Research this illness and see. Try putting your turtle in warm water and increasing basking temps slightly. And remove your turtle from all breezes. If it doesn't get better in a few days, contact a vet.

Turtle eggs are not adapted to survive underwater for extended periods. Generally, if submerged, they can last only a few days to a week before they start to deteriorate due to lack of oxygen and exposure to waterborne pathogens. The specific duration can vary depending on the species and environmental conditions. However, most turtles lay their eggs on land, where they typically incubate in dry sand or soil.

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.

no but it will make them very sick if they dont have enough water

Red eared sliders love eating plants as part of their diet, so any plants that are put in with them will be quickly eaten.

Baby carrots are chemically peeled, I wouldn't recommend feeding them to any animal, let alone yourself.

An adult generally weighs about 8.5 ounces. May vary due to gender.

Red eared slider turtles have to have the proper balance of heat and light in order to grow properly. If they have access to UVA and UVB light (usually via a basking bulb) and they bask and get out of the water for their shell to dry, they are usually healthy and grow at a normal rate. This is usually a few inches per year for the first few years.

Hatchlings are about 1 inch when they hatch and they grow to be 2 to 4 inches in their first year. Afterwards, their growth may slow down a little. Males will grow to be 7 to 9 inches and females will grow to be 10 to 12 inches in diameter.