Red-eared slider

Red-eared sliders are a type of turtle native to North America. Known for their distinctive red markings and quick ability to "slide" into their native ponds, these active swimmers are commonly kept as pets. Those cute little turtle hatchlings you see for sale will grow into large, long-lived, and somewhat messy aquatic turtles. Be prepared for how much space and cleaning they will need. Like most other reptiles, the red-eared slider is a poikilotherm that cannot regulate its own temperature, so it's important for these pets' owners to provide the proper conditions with heat lamps to ensure their well-being. Common Names: Red-eared slider turtle, red-eared slider, red-eared terrapin, red-eared turtle, slider turtle, water slider turtle Scientific Name: Trachemys scripta elegans Adult Size: Around 12 inches long Life Expectancy: 20 to 30 years Red-Eared Slider Turtle Behavior and Temperament Red-eared slider turtles are active pets that enjoy swimming and diving. Captive-born red-eared sliders tend to be friendlier and more outgoing than those born in the wild. In fact, wild turtles are likely to disappear into their shells or underwater when they hear or see anything (or anyone) approaching, while captive-bred sliders might actually swim up to you expecting a treat. Avoid purchasing wild turtles that make it into the pet trade, as the stress of the lifestyle change for them can result in serious health problems and even premature death. Housing the Red-Eared Slider Turtle ...

Red-eared sliders are very popular aquatic turtles that require special lighting, an animal and plant based diet, and continuous cleaning and maintenance. Red-eared sliders are a serious commitment because they can live up to 20 years in captivity and needs proper upkeeping to stay happy and healthy. If you get one of these quarter-sized babies, it may look easy at first, but as they grow, they will need a bigger tank and a lot of constant care. Michael Duva / Getty Images Red-eared sliders require more work than many people think. They also get much larger and need more room than is often implied by pet stores and other vendors. A large tank, special reptile lighting, and an appropriate diet are just a few things you'll want to make sure you provide to your red-eared slider. Kerstin Klaassen / Getty Images Small aquariums are good for young turtles but as red-eared sliders mature they will require a tank that can hold well over 100 gallons of water. Creative turtle owners use all sorts of novel housing ideas to meet the roomy requirements of their red-eared sliders using things like pre-formed plastic pond liners to make homes more like indoor ponds. And, if you have an outdoor pond, and a securely fenced yard to keep your turtle in and predators out, you might consider putting your Water quality must be maintained no matter where you house your turtle and both supplemental heat and UVB lighting should be provided. Setting all of this up is the hardest part but once your ...

Red eared sliders, also known as red-eared terrapins, are among the most popular pet turtles in the world. They belong to the pond turtle family, Emydidae, and species Trachemys scripta elegans. The red-eared slider is a medium-sized to large-sized freshwater turtle with origins in the southeastern United States. Their natural range is from Cared for properly, red-eared sliders can live a long and healthy life, surviving in captivity sometimes to 30 years. (Some have been reported to live into their sixties!) Inside this red-eared slider guide, you will learn everything you need to know to raise a healthy slider of your own. Red Eared Slider Physical Description They’re Reptiles Like other reptiles, red-eared sliders are dependent on the temperature of their environment for survival. In the southeastern United States, where they originate, they’re warmed by the sunny climate. (In captivity, they’re warmed with heat lamps.) They’re Turtles Like other turtles, red-eared sliders have a fused backbone and ribs that together form their shell. This armor consists of a top shell, the carapace, and bottom shell, the plastron, that are joined together by the bridge. The shell is further protected by keratinous scutes, the horny plates which give the How to Tell the Sex of Your Slider Hatchlings cannot be reliably sexed, but mature male and female sliders can be differentiated by noting certain easily recognizable aspects of their physiology. For instance, male sliders are smaller t...

Red-eared sliders are popular beginner turtles as they are cute and easy to keep. But, many first-time keepers struggle to feed them a proper diet. Many people know that turtles eat vegetables and meat. Yet, they do not know that the portions of vegetables over meat you should feed must change as they grow. In this article, we discuss what red-eared sliders eat and share the best foods, feeder fish and diet. We also share common feeding mistakes, overfeeding and why you should not power feed. Finally we give some tips on why a red-eared slider diet is different for a baby than adult, as well as how to feed them… Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • • What Do Red-Eared Sliders Eat? Red-eared slider turtles are omnivores, so they eat both plants and animals. Adults mostly eat aquatic plants such as elodea, duckweed, water lettuce and water ferns. Adults eat so many plants they are considered herbivorous. They will only eat meat if it is readily available and there are no plants nearby. Sometimes adults will eat small fish, earthworms, redworms, insects, snails, slugs, tadpoles and frogs. e.g. minnows) and worms. As they age this species does not need as much protein. Too much protein in adults can cause an issue known as shell pyramiding, which is when the shell becomes more triangular in shape. Red-eared sliders hunt by either sitting motionless, waiting for a fish to swim by and then snatching it, or by chasing and snapping up any bugs that land in the water. Adults will al...

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