Turtle stress signs can include hiding, not eating, glass surfing, lethargy, hissing, frantic escape attempts, and sudden changes in normal behavior. A stressed turtle is usually reacting to something in …
This guide explains the albino red eared slider, a rare color morph of the pond slider Trachemys scripta elegans. You will find care, genetics, health, and legal notes for US …
If you’re a newcomer to the amazing world of turtles or simply thinking about breeding your own, then you’ve probably wondered about a very specific question: How long does it …
One of the scariest conditions you might encounter is red eared slider shell rot. It can manifest in different ways, like the dry variety that can cause the shell to …
Raising a red-eared slider is a real pleasure. These beautiful reptiles love to swim and will hunt live food that you place in the tank such as feeder fish, crickets, …
If you’re going to make a proper diet for your turtle, then you’re going to need to know the nutrients that they need. While this sounds complicated, today we’re going …
Getting the best basking light for your turtles ensures that they are healthy. Basking allows the turtle to dry off each day and regulate their body temperature. They also absorb …
How long do red-eared sliders live? Well, Sliders live 30 years on average, although they have been known to reach the age of 40 years old and sometimes even a …
Whether you wish to breed sliders or not, you need to know how to create a nesting box for a red-eared slider. This provides the female a place to nest …
If you are wondering ‘Why is my red-eared slider not eating?’, then the first thing to do is to have a qualified exotic/herp veterinarian check them out — especially if …