Red Eared Slider Turtle

Adding a Cory catfish to a red-eared slider's tank is generally not advisable. Red-eared sliders are omnivorous and may see smaller fish, including Cory catfish, as potential food. Additionally, the water conditions and habitat needs of these species differ significantly, which could lead to stress or health issues for the catfish. It's best to keep them in separate environments that cater to their specific needs.

Red-eared slider turtles are not native to Minnesota; they are originally from the southern United States. However, they can be found in some areas of Minnesota, primarily as pets that have been released or escaped into the wild. While they can survive in the state's warmer months, their population is not established there due to the colder winters. It is important to avoid releasing non-native species into local ecosystems, as they can disrupt the balance of native wildlife.

Yes, red-eared sliders are legal to own in Texas. However, there are regulations regarding their sale and release into the wild due to their status as an invasive species in some areas. It's important for owners to ensure they are providing proper care and not releasing them into natural habitats. Always check local laws and guidelines to ensure compliance.

Yes, taking turtles from the wild is often illegal, as many species are protected under local, national, or international laws due to concerns about conservation and declining populations. Regulations vary by location, but removing turtles from their natural habitat can disrupt ecosystems and lead to legal consequences. It's important to check specific laws in your area regarding wildlife protection.

Creases in a red-eared slider's shell, especially in a young turtle, can indicate growth issues, often linked to improper diet or environmental conditions. If the turtle is not receiving adequate calcium or UVB light, it may lead to shell deformities. Additionally, rapid growth due to overfeeding can also cause uneven shell development. It's essential to ensure a balanced diet and proper habitat conditions to promote healthy shell growth.

As a red-eared slider grows, its shell transitions through several stages. Initially, the shell is smooth and relatively flat, often featuring a vibrant green or olive color with distinctive yellow stripes or markings. As they mature, the shell becomes more domed and may develop a rougher texture, with darker hues and possible signs of growth rings. The characteristic red stripe behind the eyes remains prominent throughout their growth.

You can find a new screen door for a slider at home improvement stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, or online retailers like Amazon or Wayfair.

yes most all turtles do it is the lack of boardom that's like fun to them

If it was just a one time thing it most likely isn't cause for concern. Many reptiles will vomit a recently ingested meal if they are startled or scared. It is part of their fight or flight response. He could have also just swallowed something a little too big or that didn't agree with him.

Usually the tail will tell you. Also the spots on the bottom of their shell, but the easiest way to tell is look at its tail. If it looks rather small and thin, it's a girl. If it's fat and long, it's a boy. -Chris

They can sleep under water because they can hold their breath for a very long time.

You're the guy that asked god knows how many questions about red eared sliders aren't you? Sorry. Anyway no one can tell you what month exactly. Just know they lay their eggs in spring. Geckomaster P.S. To get all this info your looking for just find a good website on google or something.

They sell food at shops for them. They will eat vegetable matter and fish. meaning lettuce,carrots,strawberry,apple,gupies,cricketts,mealworms,superworms,shrimp,duckweed, and more! babys are more carnovoius than adults. so feed babys much more fish and meat. adults eat more plants. and when there in the middle,the`ll eat both equaly.

If there are no sugars or anything added then sure. Monitor the turtles while feeding it to him/her. If he/she does not like it then take the remainder of the food out of the tank and do not feed it to your turtle anymore.

Take it to a herp experienced vet ASAP! A broken carapace is nothing to mess around with.

you will need a tank a filter,heater,a place for the turtle to get out of the water and dry of a uvb light,water cleaners,food.

the water needs to be 23-27c and and if it is a red eared slider turtle you will need to feed it meat and veggys as a baby they will only really eat meat but keep giving them to him/her so it wont be shy when it older.

for a female res turtle you will need at least 500 litre tank for when it is fully grown.

i am 13 and have owned 1 res turtle for almost 2 years now with no probs.

good luck.

Baby red eared sliders can eat some romaine lettuce pellets such as zoo med hatchig formula or a good snack is dried shrimp and krill such as from tetrafauna select a food, or Can o shrimps.They can also eat other pellets too, but buy the ones that say baby if it just hatched recently and teeth arent as strong, they will give good nutrients. The romaine lettuce helps with the growth/strength of the shell. And if you want shell growth but not giving it romaine lettuce buy Nutrifin Max with vitamin D. Turtles gobble it up and the vitamin D really helps them with strong shells.
No expert what-so-ever but talk to a pet shop owner and probably a commercial diet, maybe once a week try some dark letteccue. get a book on them for more info.

they eat turtle food. one tye of it is "wardley" my red eard turtle liked it very much.

Yes, but weekly water changes help alot. They have a musty-dirt-like smell. Heat lamps make it worse but are necessary for digestion.

A Red Eared Slider can only "procreate" (have young) with another Red Eared Slider but they have been known to "mate" (have sex) with Yellow Belly Sliders. They probably wouldn't try to mate with any other kind of turtle, other than a Slider.

Most Turtles age very slowly. The red eared Slider can remain the size of a quarter for about 1-2 years, but by age 10 he will be the size of a small dinner plate, and by age 30 (they can live to be about 50)your Turtle can weigh up t0 20 lbs.

Depending on the region where the turtle lives, different predators will eat turtles. Birds of prey, alligators, snakes, raccoons, dogs, cats and larger turtles will all eat red-eared sliders depending on their size. Smaller turtles are more easily caught than others.

of course! i have a baby red eared slider living with a big 8 inch turtle and they get along! you have to make sure they know and like each other before you put them both in the same tank

Yes, the more room a turtle has, the more happy it will and it will live longer. Make sure the water is clean and it has plants and big rocks!

Head straight to the water and adapate to their new home