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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.
433 Questions
Can you put picus catfish with red eared sliders?
No, turtles are very inquisitive and they would go right up to the catfish bite them, get stabbed, and then you would have the problem of having a hurt catfish and a stabbed turtle.
What vegetables can the red slider turtle eat?
Vegetables a red-eared slider turtle can eat:
- Collard
- Mustard leafs
- Dandelion greens
- Kale
- Bok choy
- Dark-green lettuce (but never iceberg lettuce due to the lack of nutrients it contains)
- Carrots
- Squash
- Green beans
Other general foods a a red-eared slider turtle can eat:
- Earthworms
- Crickets
- Waxworms
- Silkworms
- Aquatic snails
- Blood worms
- Daphnia
- Shrimp
- Krill
- Mealworms
- Tadpoles
- Anacharis (a water plant)
- Hyacinth (a water plant)
- Water lettuce
- Duckweed
- Azolla (fairy moss)
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Will red eared slider turtles eat the small rocks on the tank floor if you put some in their tank?
Yes, they will eat any small pebbles. This may cause digestion blockages and can be FATAL. When putting gravel/pebbles into a turtle tank, make sure they are at least 2cm big.
Can baby red eared sliders eat tangerines?
No reason why not - although they may find the fruit a little tangy for their taste.
What happens if a red eared slider stays away from light?
It depends how far away they are from their lights. It is not detrimental as long as they are still getting enough heat and UVB/UVA rays to survive.
When red eared slider turtles shed their shell?
Turtles do not shed their shells. The scales on their shells, called scutes, are not supposed to come off and will almost certainly result in the death of the turtle if they do. Scute Shedding Over a period of time, the scutes will begin to shed. This is completely normal and you can notice the process when their appearance begins to lighten or become a golden color. This is due to the air seeping between the new and old scutes. It should not be necessary to help or force the old scutes off, especially when there is a proper basking area set up. It is important for your turtle to be able to regularly dry off completely. Without proper conditions, your RES will retain scutes (dysecdysis), which can lead to an infection. check out redearslider.com
How big does the Red Eared Slider turttle get?
Many people also do not realize how big aquatic turtles can get. Red eared sliders and a couple of the other commonly available pet species will grow to at least 10-12 inches long and thus will require correspondingly large enclosures. All turtles have the potential to enjoy a very long life span (i.e. several decades!) if cared for properly.
How can you tell if a red eared slider is a female?
usually males have longer claws than females and females grow bigger and females have a shorter tail
My red eared slider turtle isn't going to land?
Red Eared Slider Turtles are aquatic turtles witch means they live in all water.Usually they will want water.If you have any more questions go to www.turtlesale.com
The short answer is no the snapping turtle is called Chelydridae follow this link for more information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelydridae
When was the red eared slider discovered?
They come from the southern United States. Here in Florida it is quite common to see them sunning on rocks and logs along the river sides.
Can red eared sliders eat tadpoles?
Maybe, it depends what kind of amphibian it is. If it's a frog, sure. If it's a snake, no. If it's another turtle, maybe,just not a softshelled one. If it's a fish, who knows?
Your baby red eared slider almost drowned is he supposed to be sneezing?
If your baby red-eared slider is sneezing, it may indicate respiratory issues, which can be a concern after a near-drowning incident. Sneezing could be a sign of water in the lungs or an infection. It's important to monitor their behavior and health closely; if the sneezing persists or if you notice other symptoms like lethargy or difficulty breathing, consult a veterinarian experienced with reptiles. Ensuring proper water quality and habitat conditions can also help prevent respiratory problems.
Will a female red eared slider eat her eggs or babys?
personally i recently introduced a 6 month old turtle to the troupe,
my larger female of 7 years can be very rough and tried to bite Him/her i would see how they go and keep you have on you larger turtle whilst introducing them,
my smaller male of 4 years seems very protective over my smaller one.
