Red-Eared Slider
The Red-Eared Slider is one of the most popular pet turtles. They are aquatic, active, and need both water and basking areas to thrive....
15–30 cm
1–3 kg
20–30 years
High — excellent filtration essential
Requires large tank — minimum 150 litres for juveniles, 300+ litres for adults
United States (southern)
Smooth shell with red stripe behind eye — green, brown, yellow
Medium
Temperament
Active, hardy, aquatic, basking, long-lived
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Requires large tank — minimum 150 litres for juveniles, 300+ litres for adults. They need a basking area and UVB lighting.
Grooming: High — excellent filtration essential. Regular water changes. Basking area cleaning.
Coat: Smooth shell with red stripe behind eye — green, brown, yellow
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Shell rot, respiratory infections, vitamin A deficiency, metabolic bone disease
Origin
United States (southern)
Size category
Medium
About the Red-Eared Slider
The Red-Eared Slider is one of the most popular pet turtles. They are aquatic, active, and need both water and basking areas to thrive.
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