I lost my Red-eared slider in the house?
What you can do is put several water dishes around the house and in some put some turtle pellets. Make sure they are warm and put . Try putting something smelly like tuna in water out (don't feed this, just use it as a rescue mechanism)...they will go anywhere and can last for over a week so don't give up. They can hide behind the fridge, behind and under furniture as well. Good link http://www.redearslider.com/lost_turtle.… good luck
Can a red ear slider live without a heater?
I just got a new red ear slider a week ago, and it hasn't been living with a heater, i heard that i am suppose to keep the water warm from 75-85 degrees. do i really need a heater for it? or could i just have a thermometer and just add hot water whenever it needs it? any suggestions?
How do I introduce two baby red-eared sliders?
You can just toss them both in the same tank. Most species of turtles get along well. I can't help you with the turtle's laziness; they don't DO a whole lot, but they're the ultimate low maintenance pet. I would advise against handling them too much since turtles are known to carry salmonella. You'll get a nasty case of what seems like food poisoning. Enjoy your turtles! I've had turtles for over 20 years. I think they're great.
What do red eared slider turtle eggs look like and how do I tell if it is laying eggs?
They are white and somewhat spherical. They are usually hard. Here is a link to a picture: http://www.turtlefarms.com/red-ear.htm Your turtle will lay more eggs as she gets older. They start by practicing and laying one to a couple, and then as they mature, the clutches get bigger and she may have 1-3 clutches a year. If your female has never been housed with a male, the eggs are infertile. You can chuck them out. By leaving the eggs in the tank, he turtles may ingest it, which is fine, but messy, or they crush it, which is also messy. Best is to remove and throw out or scarmble them. :) Good luck.
My red eared slider tends to hide under rocks in the tank whats wrong with her ?
i have 2 Red Ear sliders. i have a floating log for them and they love to hide in it. however theres no such thing as being too safe. take her out and handle her. if she doesnt seem to be acting normal, maybe a trip to the vet is necessary. otherwise, thats just what they do.
Is it leagal to pet a turtle (red ear sliders)?
RES appears in the local fish shop occasionally. Exotic turtles can be kept as pets in India. Some misguided authority may get after you, but you can get away. Never keep a native turtle at home. Indian laws are very stringent on that. Keeping any animal is a heavy responbility. Google for a good sized holistic setup and decide if you can keep them happy. They grow big. That said, no exotic species should be released. We have enough problems with exotic gambusia, guppies, tilapia, African catfish etc and a whole lot of plants threatening our native flora and fauna. So please don't release your exotic pet in the wild if you can't keep them. All the best!
Why does my red ear slider turtle swim into the side of the tank over and over?
The two answers before mine are good, but I’ll attempt to explain exactly WHY the turtle swims repeatedly against the side of his tank: Even if conditions for them are ideal, they’re just not smart enough to “realize” that they can’t get through to the other side, so they will repeat this behavior over and over - especially if the side of the tank is clear. Mr Red Ear can see through the glass, therefore there is a world on the “other side”, and he wants to go there and explore.Even in my 500 gallon turtle pool, where my turtles are well fed and healthy, they will still attempt to climb out. When they see me (“Hey… it’s the creature that comes around and food magically appears!”), they will swim to the side of the pool that I am at, eagerly waiting for their goodies to be dropped in for them. I feed them right out of my hand frequently, and as often as not, they will mistake my finger for the piece of fish held there, and chomp on me instead! It doesn’t hurt (much) but they can bite pretty hard.** Caution: don’t attempt this with strong jawed turtles such as Snapping Turtles. They bite much harder!When I approach my pool, they see me as both:1) a potential danger - my turtle pile basking in the sun will rapidly scurry and plop into the water, swimming at top speed in search of a hiding place, and…2) the source of their food. Peeking out from under their rocks, they see that I have their tray of chopped fish and veggies. Then they come out, craning their necks like baby birds, eagerly waiting for their food.In the wild, all turtles will frequently leave their pond - sometimes at great peril - to find that “better pond” somewhere else. RESs are no exception. In a lake or a large pond, they tend to stay within that body of water, but will leave in search of a mate, or “just because” that’s what turtles do. They can - and will - travel a surprising distance in search of a new habitat.Sometimes I find fully aquatic turtles a mile or more from a body of water, just wandering about. If they look healthy and appear to be heading in the right direction, I leave them alone, but if there are hazards such as a road or a large farm, with no water that I’m aware of nearby, I’ll pick them up and put them back where they probably came from. If they are crossing the road, with water on both sides, I gently move them to where they appear to be heading.
I have 2 full grown red eared sliders, what size tank do i need for them?
55 would be the minimal size for two RES. RES are generally active turtles who enjoy swimming and having plenty of room. Also take into consideration (as others have mentioned) that they will need a basking spot. Generally the larger the tank the better as long as you have the proper heat and filtration.