red eared slider

  1. Wayfarin

    Is my red-eared slider an example of neoteny or natural size?

    Hello folks! I've already mentioned our red-eared slider, Teresa, on many of my older posts before. Most of these posts were regarding the husbandry of the species in general. However, this time, I'm interested in posting a thread on the subject of Teresa herself. I've noticed that many...
  2. royal kareem

    What is this sound mean? A hiccup? Mating?

    So, I read that turtle does hiccups too. But I'm not sure if this is it or is this a very bad sign. This has been happening lately, I was wondering if this is a voice made when she's thirsty because most of the time she's basking when this happens. I don't think this is a mating call-...
  3. royal kareem

    Idk what happened to my red eared slider?

    My Red Eared Slider, 11 months old have Respiratory Infection that affected her nose part and not her lung (per vet says, I have x-ray too). She's consuming her pills and medicine nicely (up to 7 August). However, 3 days after finishing her medicine (10th August) she doesn't eat anymore? I...
  4. N

    HELP Red Eared Slider Swollen eye, won’t go down!

    Hi. I have a red eared slider turtle. She’s 26, and about a month ago she woke up from hibernation and we noticed one of her eyes with swollen lids. Took her to the vet. They did tests and told us it’s an edema, not an bacterial infection, most likely only swelling. Also I don’t think is...
  5. B

    Urgently Re-homing 3 aquatic turtles

    Hi, everyone! I'm reaching out on behalf of my family, due to unfortunate recent circumstances, the care of our turtles has become too extensive for us to keep up with. They've been with us since they were hatchlings for the last 13 years and we love them dearly, but they're in need of a new...
  6. B

    Looking to re-home female red ear slider / Chantilly, VA

    Hello, I am looking to re-home a female red ear slider which I believe to be somewhere between 7-10 years old. I received the turtle from a neighbor a few years ago and have been keeping her in a 200 gallon aquarium. Turtle is fully grown and about a foot or so in length. I am located in...
  7. Rynan

    Breeding setup forbred eared sliders

    Just got some beautiful albino red eared sliders. Both female, 8 inch +, 5 years +. I have a 65 gallon sitting empty in a garage, a 100 gallon occupied by 6 cichlids, a 45 gallon empty, and one of those big basking box for a 75 gallon setup. I want to maybe combine these? Or do you think just...
  8. O

    Hello. (eyes always closed)

    Hello all, I've a red eared for about 3 years now. This past winter he went into what I thought was brumation and still is not eating to this day. I'm getting worried. His eyes are always closed and he doesn't move much. Am I over thinking it or is something really wrong? Thank you
  9. C

    Red-Eared Slider - will only eat bokchoy or pellets

    He's around 10-11 years old and was largely (if not solely) fed pellets and lived in an algae-filled contained before I got him a few weeks back. I've tried feeding him carrot shavings, parsley, spinach (before I saw the many many threads saying not to), cabbage (also a no-go) to no avail...
  10. A

    Rehoming Red Eared Slider

    Hello! I've recently found myself responsible for a red eared slider when my housemate moved and abandoned him/her. I don't know much about it but I've been reading online to take care of him/her as best as possible. Regardless, I don't really have the time and still feel it needs a better home...
  11. randy1738

    White spots on shell

    Hello everyone! I recently adopted a 3 year old red eared slider. I noticed she had some small white spots on her shell about a month ago. I started giving her more time outside of the tank and they seemed to start going away. Although, one of the spots on her shell has gotten huge in a very...
  12. S

    Red-eared slider to give

    Hello! I have a red-eared slider which is about 2 inches long. I bought it from https://www.tortoisetown.com/ in February 2021. It has been active and healthy, a bit shy around people but doing well. After being pregnant recently, my family no longer supported me in keeping the turtle. I'm...
  13. J

    turtle with runny poop and other issues :(

    hello im new to this forum and i just made this account because i have a question on what to do . my turtle has never had this type of poop before, its like a mixture of diarreah and solid poop, I was doing homework when I noticed he was acting strange and he had poopd all over his blanket. Hes...
  14. N

    Red Eared Slider named Jerri-LOS ANGELES

    She’s large, six inches long, she’s very healthy and beautiful, and in need of a home. Jerri is kind and intelligent, and friendly unless provoked. She resides in Los Angeles, California and I will only give her to people willing to take the time and love to take care of her. she comes with a...
  15. H

    RED EARED SLIDERS (2)

    Hi! I have raised 2 Red Eared Sliders and am looking for a home for them. They are amazing little turtles, (Pago & Kuba), and are about 2 years old. We have a nice setup for them, and they are very active. Usually let them roam freely around the house every other day or so. They also come to me...
  16. Redeared_Kingking

    HELP! Turtle head twitching!!! :(

    Hello everyone, this is my first time seeking help from forum. My red eared turtle has been found her head twitching these days, with the paws scratching her eyes. She has normal and clear eyes, stable and unchanged eating diet norm. What can I do to help?? Tysm!!!!
  17. S

    Help! What is wrong my turtles shell?

    recently rescued a red eared slider and while wet the shell looks ok but when out of water and dried it gets very white around the edges of the scutes. I own another ReS and ive never seen this before? what could it be and how can I fix it? edit: I feel like i should also add that the turtle...
  18. A

    Looking for Indian Star tortoise & red eared slider in mumbai..

    Looking for Indian Star tortoise & red eared slider in mumbai... Any breeders here? Pls reply
  19. K

    Too Cold for Red Eared Slider in LA?

    Hi! I have a Red Eared Slider and recently I purchased a 150 gallon stock tank and put it outside. Currently in LA, it is 60-70s during the day and 40-50s during the night. Is this too cold for my turtle or should I get a heater? Thanks!
  20. T

    EGG MADNESS? Red Eared Slider eggs for free? No way? Way:)

    LOCAL PICK UP ONLY IN VAN NUYS CALIFORNIA yes, you read this right, i have i think at least three eggs of red eared sliders, laid i think sometimes in June? blah, memory:) anyway, i peeked on them, the top one was crazy heavy, so they are fertile, at least some, anyhow, I will not ship because...
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