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Red-eared & Other Sliders
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
Photo courtesy of ian
Trachemys is a genus of aquatic turtles belonging to the family Emydidae, commonly referred to as Sliders, comprising 15 species found in North, Centrral, and South America. Considered a diurnal turtle, it feeds mainly in the morning and frequently basks on shore, on logs, or while floating, during the rest of the day. At night, it sleeps lying on the bottom or resting on the surface near brush piles.
The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. A subspecies of pond slider and native only to the southern United States, it has become established in other places because of pet releases and has become an invasive species in many introduced areas, like California, where it outcompetes the native western pond turtle.
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not eating
by taraboze1 - Jun 25, 2003 08:58 AM |
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Jun 26, 2003 05:45 PM by taraboze1 |
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Angry turtle
by Trish - Jun 25, 2003 07:58 AM |
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Jun 26, 2003 08:16 AM by Trish |
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returning turtle to real home
by jada123 - Jun 24, 2003 09:07 AM |
18 |
Jul 05, 2003 08:36 PM by newbie83 |
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I found a egg shell in my pond and was wondering if it was a turtle?
by Turtlemh - Jun 23, 2003 10:35 PM |
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Jun 25, 2003 10:40 PM by Turtlemh |
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Help, my turtles eyes...
by Rem - Jun 23, 2003 10:00 PM |
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Jun 24, 2003 03:59 PM by Rem |
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Slugs?
by mel731 - Jun 23, 2003 07:15 PM |
4 |
Jun 24, 2003 06:45 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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What veggies do you feed RES?
by fusiongt - Jun 23, 2003 05:21 PM |
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Jul 02, 2003 06:14 AM by ajcturtle |
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a turtle's size
by dsres - Jun 23, 2003 11:15 AM |
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Jun 23, 2003 05:00 PM by kurma |
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RES Question
by lazuras16 - Jun 22, 2003 08:58 PM |
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Jun 23, 2003 10:41 AM by ianfaith |
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turtle psyche
by ConvictTang - Jun 22, 2003 03:13 PM |
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Jun 23, 2003 08:53 AM by dsgnGrl |
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Mating??
by chad98 - Jun 22, 2003 02:44 PM |
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Jun 24, 2003 03:26 PM by Beth123 |
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Help with quachita map turtle
by herpin1579 - Jun 22, 2003 09:47 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Submersable heater problem...
by burunx - Jun 21, 2003 09:41 PM |
5 |
Jun 22, 2003 06:21 PM by shocker |
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JUST ARRIVED!!!
by taraboze1 - Jun 21, 2003 09:14 PM |
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Jun 23, 2003 11:29 AM by dsres |
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turtle behavior
by kiwiturtle - Jun 21, 2003 06:53 PM |
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Jun 22, 2003 05:26 PM by kiwiturtle |
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RES Turtles
by lazuras16 - Jun 21, 2003 05:02 PM |
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Jun 22, 2003 11:12 AM by lunamoon |
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Good News!!
by sederah86 - Jun 21, 2003 01:42 AM |
0 | No replies |
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runaway turtles
by msimonds - Jun 20, 2003 05:12 PM |
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Jun 21, 2003 03:02 PM by stunt |
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Just reading up on my babies
by Pets4life - Jun 20, 2003 04:27 PM |
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Jun 22, 2003 07:53 PM by Pets4life |
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Do Red Ear Sliders breed with Painted Turtles, Map Turtles, etc.
by kevdono8 - Jun 20, 2003 03:09 PM |
0 | No replies |
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algae terminator
by kiwiturtle - Jun 20, 2003 01:14 AM |
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Jun 20, 2003 04:27 AM by meretseger |
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How much food for an older RES?
by suldog - Jun 19, 2003 11:37 PM |
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Jun 25, 2003 01:26 PM by nathana |
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Male Reproduction Curiosity
by Pets4life - Jun 19, 2003 06:51 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Hey, I'm new to the site and I would like to introudce myself and tell everyone what I have.
by SlipKorn - Jun 19, 2003 05:48 PM |
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Jun 21, 2003 01:20 AM by SlipKorn |
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My new babies
by burunx - Jun 19, 2003 12:54 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 10:40 PM by Beth123 |
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White spots on shell - Please help!
by demunchkin - Jun 19, 2003 12:49 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 10:39 PM by Beth123 |
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S'more questions from a newbie
by burunx - Jun 19, 2003 12:22 PM |
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Jun 23, 2003 09:45 PM by kiwiturtle |
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Quick question....Help if you can.
by SlipKorn - Jun 19, 2003 12:31 AM |
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Jun 19, 2003 05:37 PM by SlipKorn |
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Fast Feeder Fish
by mattyrock - Jun 19, 2003 12:29 AM |
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Jun 19, 2003 11:25 PM by SlipKorn |
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Baby RES
by spaceylacie - Jun 18, 2003 10:12 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 10:43 PM by Beth123 |
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Anyone know about a Vita-Lite Bulb?
by burunx - Jun 18, 2003 05:38 PM |
0 | No replies |
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SUPPLIES
by taraboze1 - Jun 18, 2003 11:31 AM |
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Jun 19, 2003 11:54 AM by ianfaith |
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RES Eggs!
by PENNYCOOPER - Jun 17, 2003 11:29 PM |
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Jul 10, 2003 09:22 PM by jeff m |
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Question on my Slider's health...
by Rem - Jun 17, 2003 10:24 PM |
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Jun 24, 2003 03:23 PM by Beth123 |
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What can I put in my tank????
by littleturtle1707 - Jun 17, 2003 01:48 PM |
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Jun 18, 2003 05:50 PM by iturnrocks |
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UK Press: Terrapin is back in the swim
by - Jun 16, 2003 08:28 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Algae?
by untappedpilot2 - Jun 16, 2003 06:25 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 10:55 PM by Beth123 |
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new to this...
by taraboze1 - Jun 16, 2003 12:55 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 10:49 PM by Beth123 |
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Emptying out the tank
by AdamH - Jun 16, 2003 11:46 AM |
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Jun 17, 2003 12:28 AM by lunamoon |
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New Spotted Turtle rules from S. Carolina
by razyrsharpe - Jun 16, 2003 08:30 AM |
0 | No replies |
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White spots on shell
by demunchkin - Jun 16, 2003 07:49 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Cool portable pond!
by burunx - Jun 15, 2003 09:53 PM |
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Jun 15, 2003 10:24 PM by lunamoon |
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2 baby sliders on their way to me...now what?? (long)
by burunx - Jun 15, 2003 04:23 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 01:50 PM by burunx |
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Pondering about Poop
by Yertle - Jun 14, 2003 11:35 PM |
0 | No replies |
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A few ideas for bored turtles--
by Doggirl2 - Jun 14, 2003 03:58 PM |
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Jun 18, 2003 01:20 PM by Alli |
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Air in tanks
by STUBBIETURTLE - Jun 14, 2003 02:28 PM |
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Jun 14, 2003 03:58 PM by Engloid |
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EGG QUESTIONS
by Pets4life - Jun 14, 2003 12:04 PM |
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Jun 18, 2003 02:27 PM by ianfaith |
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turtle eating habits
by grimreapar87 - Jun 13, 2003 07:39 PM |
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Jun 14, 2003 10:20 AM by lunamoon |
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Question about shedding
by Sharie - Jun 12, 2003 09:58 PM |
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Jun 14, 2003 12:22 AM by lunamoon |
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Will they get over their fear?
by Zak92647 - Jun 12, 2003 07:55 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 01:21 PM by iturnrocks |
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lonley?
by idagooch - Jun 12, 2003 05:57 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 05:34 PM by iturnrocks |
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filter for 40 gallon plus etc.
by idagooch - Jun 12, 2003 04:58 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 05:30 PM by iturnrocks |
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Raising side of tank so no escapes?
by Garret_L - Jun 12, 2003 04:50 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 01:25 PM by iturnrocks |
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Amiracle Wet/Dry Filter
by AdamH - Jun 12, 2003 03:41 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 08:25 PM by engloid |
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Amount of Food?
by rhyn999 - Jun 11, 2003 09:36 PM |
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Jun 13, 2003 01:09 PM by kanuck |
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eggs
by davizona - Jun 11, 2003 08:12 PM |
0 | No replies |
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RES Story
by demunchkin - Jun 11, 2003 01:24 PM |
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Jun 12, 2003 01:32 AM by fusiongt |
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White film over eyes
by tanadele - Jun 11, 2003 11:14 AM |
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Jun 12, 2003 09:48 PM by tanadele |
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Pond Filter ???
by spiffy1 - Jun 11, 2003 11:13 AM |
0 | No replies |
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RES
by grimreapar87 - Jun 09, 2003 09:46 PM |
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Jun 11, 2003 01:30 PM by demunchkin |
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shelter for RES
by knrinpa - Jun 09, 2003 09:31 PM |
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Jun 10, 2003 04:25 PM by shocker |
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Sorry about below...
by Yertle - Jun 09, 2003 01:14 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Book Suggestions?
by Yertle - Jun 09, 2003 01:12 PM |
0 | No replies |
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resw shell ?
by nick75 - Jun 09, 2003 11:53 AM |
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Jun 10, 2003 01:40 PM by kurma |
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Can anyone help me?
by STUBBIETURTLE - Jun 09, 2003 11:42 AM |
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Jun 09, 2003 01:44 PM by Claudiadlc |
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MD meeting of Mid-Atlantic Turlte and Tortoise Society
by Katrina - Jun 08, 2003 12:48 AM |
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How should I feed?
by STUBBIETURTLE - Jun 07, 2003 05:18 PM |
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Jun 09, 2003 12:31 PM by STUBBIETURTLE |
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My male fights
by STUBBIETURTLE - Jun 07, 2003 02:43 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Soft Shell...but good eating
by braintek - Jun 07, 2003 11:54 AM |
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Jun 12, 2003 03:02 PM by honuman |
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health questions....
by the-mikester - Jun 07, 2003 01:49 AM |
1 |
Jun 07, 2003 09:34 AM by Linda G |
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What do I need to know about keeping turtles outdoors?
by sederah86 - Jun 06, 2003 05:36 PM |
1 |
Jun 08, 2003 05:04 AM by Kraem195 |
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Getting a red eared to eat?
by turtlemix21 - Jun 05, 2003 11:05 PM |
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Jun 08, 2003 12:47 PM by savana_man |
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bigger tank
by Beth123 - Jun 05, 2003 06:27 PM |
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Jun 09, 2003 12:36 PM by nathana |
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Pregnant RES????
by luigee17 - Jun 05, 2003 11:32 AM |
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Jun 05, 2003 06:11 PM by ianfaith |
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RES will not eat pellets
by cihidalgo - Jun 04, 2003 11:22 PM |
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Jun 09, 2003 09:48 AM by nathana |
