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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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How do you treat a red-ear slider respiratory infection?
Respiratory infections can cause lung and mouth pain. They need medical attention as soon as any symptoms (bubbles around nose or mouth, shallow breathing, lethargy) appear.
Were catch red eared slider in Maryland?
You shouldn't catch a turtle for a pet, you should buy one bred in captivity. It's better for the turtle.
How much do Red-eared Slider cost?
Depends on the size of ur turtles. I heard per 1in on their shell 10 gal. I wouldn't recommend Petco, go to PetSmart. My first cage was $13 for a 20 gal at PetSmart.
Are Red eared slider turtles endangered?
Turtles and tortoises are inquisitive creatures, but they do not possess a great deal of what you would call "knowledge." Some turtles have better awareness of their surroundings (such as height or motion) than others, even within the same species. All turtles fail sentience tests, as they cannot distinguish between a reflection of themselves and another turtle. Red-eared sliders are no exception.
Do red eared sliders like music?
They have the ability to bite and may bite your finger if you hand feed them or they are hungry and want food. My baby turtles bite me when they want attention :). They usually won't bite in defence, instead just hide in their shell.
Red eared sliders do bite.......If you put a worm in front of their head. My sister did that with our turtle, Edward Twilight(my mom's idea, I dont like it), she had a hard time getting him to let go.
Do red eared turtles eat fish?
Red eared slider turtles are as active as any aquatic turtle. They swim, bask and eat. They don't "do much" but they are still really neat pets.
If you want to watch them "doing something" that can be entertaining, put a couple of orange goldfish in the tank. The turtles will chase the fish, catch and eat them. This is usually the most active they will be. (I say orange because turtles do not see well and will have a harder time with the brown or dull color fish).
My red eared sliders "beg" for treats. They will swim to the part of their aquarium nearest to where I am and splash water and swim around trying to get my attention.
I have one turtle who is more fond of attention than the others. I can pet her on the head and she doesn't try to avoid being "petted".
I think the red eared slider turtles are fun to watch and make interesting pets.
What do red eared sliders eat in the wild?
they need lots of swimming water land food sun shine or sun lamp tank there,but can live a while without food or water
Does your red eared slider turtle need a red eared slider turtle friend?
Your turtle doesn't necessarily need a friend, but they do enjoy interacting with other turtles. Before getting a friend you may want to consider:
2 adult red-eared sliders, especially if they are female will need a large aquarium at least 100 - 125 gallon. Tanks this size are pricey to buy and maintain so be sure you are ready to make that kind of investment.
Understand your limits. A female can grow 10-13 inches while the males can grow 8 - 10 inches and they'll grow fast if you're taking care of them as you should. You may have to upgrade their home sooner than you think.
Another thing to consider is filtration. Turtles are messy animals. If you are keeping multiple turtles you should have 3 times the filtration of a regular fish tank. So the filter that is marked for a 100 gallon tank is only ideal for a 30 - 40 gallons in a turtle tank. The larger the filtration system of course the more money it will cost.
If you get 2 make sure they are the same sex. Baby turtles are cute, but you will likely find it overwhelming to care for them or find them new homes. Breeding is best left to the professionals.
Turtles are awesome and rewarding pets just be sure you're ready for the responsibility of having more than one. And remember it's NEVER EVER OKAY TO RELEASE THEM INTO THE WILD.
How do you get 2 red eared slider turtles to mate?
Red ear sliders can be picky at times too. they may ignore each other for a while.
How long does a red eared slider stay in the egg?
After mating, it takes approximately 2 months for the eggs to be laid, and then another 2 months for the eggs to hatch.
When are red eared sliders old enough to procreate?
Red eared sliders mate at the age of 1-3 years ( females ).
Red eared sliders mate at the age of 1 6 years ( males ).
Both Male and Female have to be 6-8 inches.
For the most part this is false. Red ear slider females need to be atleast 6 inches and atleast 3 years old but usually 4 to 5 years old.
Males need to be 5 inches and atleast 2 years old but usually closer to 3 or 4 years old.
So basically unless your turtles are atleast 3 years old then there will be no mating, the male might try but the female will usually not "accept" until she is ready.
What might it mean if your red eared slider isn't eating?
The water is too cold! They'll die if you don't get a heater. Temperature must be at least 25 C. They have to be in deep enough water for them to eat, and they have to eat meat of some sort. I use to feed mine cut up beef heart.
I have three yellow bellie slider / red ear slider I have had them going on 5 years and every october / november they stop eating turtles in the wild hibernate when the weather gets cold, my turtles will not start eating again untill the end of winter /begining of spring, I panic every year and think that there is something wrong but they r hibernating ive tried heaters during the winter and it didnt change anything I always made sure there were feeder fish in my tank and every couple of days I would put in turtles food just in case
How long does a baby red eared turtle grow?
A baby turtle in the proper habitat, and being fed the right amount regularly, will grow about 1/4 inches per month. But growth rates do vary per turtle.
Are red-eared slider turtles asexual?
turtles mate just as much as others. yours may not LOVE eachother
Turtles reproduce sexually and lay eggs as well. Turtles mate for up to fifteen minutes underwater.
How big of a tank do baby red-eared slider turtles need?
red ear sliders grow fast,and they like to swim make sure they enough space for them to swim and somewhere for them to hide and dry themselves. they don't have saliva so feed them in the water.
How long can a red eared slider be without drinking water?
They can't LIVE without water because they can't eat without water. They can stay out of water for a significant amount of time, but they can't consistently exist on land.
The only time they can be out of water for a very long time is during hibernation in the winter, but that's only if the temperature is really low. Otherwise they'll die.
Can you put the same gender of red eared sliders in the same cage?
What is the green stuff on my red eared slider turtle's shell?
We had young red-ear sliders several years ago and the white stuff you see may simply be that your turtle is growing, and shedding old skin. It floats as they swim and could be mistaken for some type of white algae or fungus, I suppose. If the turtle otherwise seems happy and healthy, I would assume that's what it is. Good luck!
How should you take care of a red eared slider turtles eggs?
No need to care for it. There are already enough red eared sliders in the world.
Can your red eared sliders lay eggs in potting soil?
Red Eared Sliders are water turtles so they need water but sand can be in their tank with them. Sand tends to clog filters though, so gravel would be a better option.
What do young red eared sliders eat?
You can feed your red-eared sliders some very small pieces of strawberry and other fresh foods, but not too often and only for a treat. You can also feed them some different kinds of worms that are alive, such as earthworms, gardenworms, or bloodworms. You can get these at your local pet shop. Give these for ONLY a treat too. You can also feed them some live feeder fish such as small guppies, goldfish, and other kinds of small tropical fish. But most importantly, you have to feed them normal turtle food that are in cans. Those kinds are normally dried krill (gammarus), and shrimps. Those are high in calcium, which are very good for turtles and for their shells. You can also feed them some little pieces of romaine lettuce but do not ever feed them iceberg lettuce. As your turtle grows older, you can also feed them live shrimp. These all sell at pet shops, so you can get them easily. Make sure you feed them variety of foods. Not the same food again and again in a row. I hope this helped. Take good care of your turtle and good luck! If you need more advice, email me and I will send you an email back. My email is kate216@hanmail.net. Thanks! :)
Can Red Eared Sliders live on land?
Yes, you can put your red-eared slider on the floor/ground and let him run around a bit. But you should wipe him off before putting him back in his tank, because turtles can get sick from germs that humans and their pets carry, so you don't want these germs getting in the tank.
If you happen to have a large, shallow cardboard box, it would be far better to let him run around in there -- or in the bathtub. Not only will you avoid germs, but you will avoid the risk of him running off and getting lost!
Why is your baby red eared slider foaming at the mouth?
It's got a respiratory infection. You need to get it to a herp vet, fast.
