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Yes. Turtles breath air and do not have gills, so if they were unable to reach the surface of the water and get air, they would drown.

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What kind of turtle is a slider turtle?

A slider turtle is basically like a category of turtles including the Yellow Belly Slider Turtle and the Red Eared Slider turtle.


What kind of turtle has yellow strip head and red stripe feet and plain yellow belly?

this type of turtle is called a soft back turtle. it is about 3 to 5 inches long including tale and is usually kept as a pet. O.k that other person up there is wrong..This is a red bellied turtle.Or a mix of a red bellied turtle and a red eared slider..So there is the correct answer :D


How do you know if a red slider turtle is pregnant?

Female red-eared slider turtles develop eggs inside their bodies rather than showing physical signs of pregnancy. The best way to determine if a red-eared slider turtle is gravid (carrying eggs) is through a veterinarian who can perform an X-ray or ultrasound to visualize the eggs inside the turtle.


What kind of turtle has red around its mouth and a hard shell that is a land turtle?

It depends on where the red is on the turtle and also where you found the turtle. Also, how do you know it is a land turtle? Aquatic turtles leave the water and walk for long distances. If the red looks like a horizontal streak, on each side of the head, it could be a red ear slider. There are many pictures of turtles online and thousands of species of turtles. In the U.S., the Red Ear Slider is one of the most common species, though.


Why do red slider turtles burrow?

Red-eared slider turtles may burrow to regulate their body temperature, find protection from predators, escape extreme weather conditions, or seek a place to hibernate. Burrowing can also provide a sense of security and privacy for the turtle.

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How do you find out if a turtle is a slider turtle?

well, a "slider turtle", or a red eared slider always has a red line where their ears would be. that's obviously how they get the name!


What kind of turtle is a slider turtle?

A slider turtle is basically like a category of turtles including the Yellow Belly Slider Turtle and the Red Eared Slider turtle.


Does a red eared slider turtle have a voice?

Yes, they have internal ear structures. They are sensitive to vibration and sound.


What does it mean when my male red-eye slider turtle bite my new female red-eye slider turtle?

1stly its not "red eye slider", its "red eared slider". the biting may be his way of saying keep out of my territory. you should separate themin these cases


What species of turtle have red spots on their heads?

red ear slider.


What are the differences between a dark green red eared slider turtle and a light green red eared slider turtle?

Absolutly nothing. Only the color change.


Can a catfish live with a red eared slider turtle?

No. Eventually the turtle will kill the catfish.


How long does it take for red-eared slider turtle eggs to hatch?

Red-eared slider turtle eggs typically take around 60 to 90 days to hatch.


How many eggs does a red-eared slider turtle typically lay?

A red-eared slider turtle typically lays around 20 to 30 eggs in a single clutch.


Can you keep a red ear slider as a pet?

Of course! A red eared slider is the most common pet turtle in America!


How do you look after a baby red eared slider turtle?

you watch it


What family does the red eared slider belong to?

The turtle family