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I own red eared sliders for some time now.
First you have to buy a basking platform called a turtle dock from zoo med
and its very easy to install.
Depending on the size of your tank there are many different sizes.
Look for it at your local pet shop for it.
Here is a link for the turtle dock
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Yes red ear sliders have to bask because if they don't, the shell of the red ear slider will soften and he or she will be very sick and might die, and if your red ear slider does not bask, then just place he or she there with a UV light.
Red-Eared Sliders can bask a hole day. But if you have a Red-Ear Slider as a pet you can give them an hour or two to bask everyday.
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How long can red eared slider live without water?
Red-Eared Slider can stay dry for days to weeks, but they cannot eat without water, I mean enough water to site in while eating as they cannot swallow without the ad of water. If you are transporting the red-Eared being dry is okay, keeping a turtle as a pet dry will be almost considered torture as they will slowly die of starvation and dehydration
Can Red-eared slider turtles live with out water?
no
Are red eared slider turtles land or water turtles?
red eared turtles live in both ,water and land
Are red eared sliders aquatic turtles?
They are semi-aquatic. They need a basking light and a basking area such as a floating log or basking platform so that they can climb out of the water to bask. This is essential to their health. If a red eared slider doesn't have an area to bask and can't get out of the water, it's shell will get soft and it will eventually die. They need UVA and UVB light in order to process their food. Heat and light are essential for these turtles. Keep them in water around 70 degrees and provide a basking area and a basking light that has both UVA and UVB rays or two lights, including one UVA and one UVB bulb.
Do red-eared slider turles drink from a water bowl?
No, they drink the water that they are swimming/living in.
What does it mean when a red eared slider does not want to be in the water?
Well, he is probably just out basking. I have a baby eastern painted turtle that stays out of the water most of the day. There is no need to worry just make sure that he doesn't get stuck to whatever he is basking on, from being dry. It is okay for him to be dry just make sure that he gets wet every 3 hours or so.
What if water is warm enough for red eared slider and he is basking but not eating?
He may be adjusting to his new environment. You could try giving him tuna to entice his eating, or just give it time. He also could just not like the food he is being given.
My red eared slider turtle isn't eating what can i do?
Cheek it water it needs to be warm.
Does water temperature affect red eared slider turtles shells?
yes, it does.
Do red eared sliders need a dry area?
Yes, red-eared sliders need a dry area to get out of the water. Above this area should be a turtle basking lamp. Aquatic turtles will bask daily. Basking keeps the turtle's skin and shell health from fungus while the UV in the light is needed for the turtles growth. Without a dry area and a basking light your turtle will not be healthy and happy.
What king of container do you put 4 inch red eared slider in?
A long twenty gallon fish tank is optimal, but a ten gallon is a good temporary tank. It should be filled up to half way with dechlorinated water and have a rock or other basking spot that it can get out of the water onto.
Can a red slider turtle drowned?
Yes, red-eared slider turtles can drown if they are unable to reach the water's surface to breathe, as they need to regularly come up for air. It's important to provide them with proper access to both water and a basking area to prevent this from happening.
