In this video, I discuss what it's like to have a red-eared slider as a pet. While red-eared slider turtles are great, there are a couple things you should know before you get one.
6 Things to know before you get a red-eared slider turtle:
1) Red eared sliders are very good hunters, and they enjoy hunting down fish. This means that if you want to have fish in your turtle tank, they probably won't last long if you have a red-eared slider.
2) While there are certainly some red-eared sliders that enjoy human contact, many do not. My turtle hates getting picked up, and she always hisses and tries to bite me when I touch her. Therefore, if you want a turtle that you can physically interact with, you might want a different species.
3) Red-eared sliders are a very curious species, and they will closely inspect anything that you put into their tank. It is also common for them to bite at new objects, which can be a hassle if you want to add decorations or plants to your turtle tank. You can still have plants and decorations in a red-eared slider tank, you just need to expect that they will be moved around a lot.
4) While this might not be a downside for everyone, red-eared sliders are one of the biggest species of pet turtles. Females get up to 12 inches long, and males can get up to 10 inches. This means they will likely require a tank that is at least 100 gallons when they reach their adult size. You will also probably need to upgrade their basking platform to make it suitable for their growing size.
5) Red-eared sliders can be picky eaters. This means you may need to feed them a variety of pellets and vegetables to see what they like.
6) Last but not least, red-eared sliders can live up to 30-40 years in captivity. If you cannot commit to caring for a turtle for that long, you may want to get a different species that doesn't live as long.
Red-eared sliders are a great turtle species to have. It's just important that you have the right expectations and understand the commitment it will require to take care of a red eared slider turtle.
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24 июл 2024
