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Red-eared & Other Sliders
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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Shell Rot
by Lovesallanimals - Apr 02, 2004 10:27 AM |
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Apr 02, 2004 05:42 PM by Lovesallanimals |
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Feeding
by deejay17 - Apr 01, 2004 05:55 PM |
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Apr 02, 2004 11:08 AM by dlwalker123 |
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What is this???
by chewieu - Apr 01, 2004 05:25 PM |
3 |
Apr 06, 2004 02:19 PM by honuman |
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shell scratch?
by turtlemoon - Apr 01, 2004 03:46 PM |
0 | No replies |
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How to move turtles
by demunchkin - Apr 01, 2004 02:09 PM |
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Apr 01, 2004 02:42 PM by honuman |
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help! i dunno what i should do!
by fellow - Apr 01, 2004 09:07 AM |
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Apr 07, 2004 01:30 PM by honuman |
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Basking Area
by Kelly1220 - Apr 01, 2004 08:42 AM |
2 |
Apr 01, 2004 01:15 PM by dsgngrl |
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Keeping water clean for turtles and fish together
by jaffar311 - Mar 31, 2004 02:26 PM |
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Apr 02, 2004 10:24 AM by iturnrocks |
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Well, the turtles are here (continuation from post yesterday) Help please. Pics. (Long)
by ew1074 - Mar 31, 2004 02:16 PM |
5 |
Apr 01, 2004 12:52 PM by honuman |
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Female RES biting male RES !
by crispy - Mar 30, 2004 08:01 PM |
5 |
Mar 31, 2004 10:57 PM by boogernsnot |
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Swallowing mechanics
by Yertle - Mar 30, 2004 07:51 PM |
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Apr 02, 2004 06:45 AM by athos_76 |
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Can fake plants be used? Thanks. n/p
by ew1074 - Mar 30, 2004 05:19 PM |
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Mar 30, 2004 06:26 PM by Kelly1220 |
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Basking Area
by kelly1220 - Mar 30, 2004 04:49 PM |
5 |
Mar 30, 2004 09:39 PM by iturnrocks |
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Any good caresheet recomendations?
by ew1074 - Mar 30, 2004 11:50 AM |
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Mar 30, 2004 12:29 PM by nahenne |
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Cleaning wood for use in RES tank (long)
by kyleolover - Mar 30, 2004 08:01 AM |
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Mar 30, 2004 01:35 PM by kyleolover |
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Baby Turtle's Shell
by blueroses - Mar 29, 2004 08:07 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Getting into RES
by rdmichel6217 - Mar 29, 2004 01:38 AM |
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Mar 30, 2004 07:19 PM by Katrina |
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A Pic
by boogernsnot - Mar 28, 2004 04:10 PM |
1 |
Mar 29, 2004 06:38 AM by turtlemoon |
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Help!! 6 mounth RES can't open eyes
by alebron - Mar 28, 2004 12:17 PM |
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Apr 08, 2004 06:06 PM by mariza |
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habitats
by kyleolover - Mar 28, 2004 10:42 AM |
7 |
Mar 30, 2004 04:09 AM by Anddawede |
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Plants
by Sharie - Mar 27, 2004 10:51 PM |
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Mar 29, 2004 10:45 PM by crtoon83 |
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swollen eyes
by fwlion - Mar 27, 2004 08:44 PM |
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Mar 28, 2004 09:12 AM by fwlion |
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Outside?
by lovesallanimals - Mar 27, 2004 06:28 PM |
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Mar 28, 2004 11:00 PM by lovesallanimals |
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Veggies and cuttlebone frequency question
by Mayo - Mar 27, 2004 06:01 PM |
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Mar 27, 2004 08:59 PM by dsgngrl |
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Algae
by deejay17 - Mar 27, 2004 01:42 PM |
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Mar 27, 2004 03:16 PM by nahenne |
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Help! My turtles tail was bit off!!
by mattyrock - Mar 26, 2004 10:41 PM |
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Mar 27, 2004 12:31 AM by feuerwolf |
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Ghost Shrimps and Betas
by deejay17 - Mar 26, 2004 10:33 PM |
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Mar 27, 2004 07:06 AM by dsgngrl |
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He is being very mean!
by lovesallanimals - Mar 26, 2004 08:19 PM |
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Mar 27, 2004 09:24 AM by deejay17 |
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Can you tell the sex by this pic
by deejay17 - Mar 26, 2004 05:03 PM |
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Mar 26, 2004 09:15 PM by turtlemoon |
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UVB Light, No Heat
by deejay17 - Mar 26, 2004 04:54 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Power Sun Lamp
by deejay17 - Mar 26, 2004 04:51 PM |
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Mar 30, 2004 03:27 PM by honuman |
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Happy Jared!!!!
by feuerwolf - Mar 26, 2004 03:32 PM |
0 | No replies |
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food
by dlwalker123 - Mar 26, 2004 01:15 PM |
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Mar 26, 2004 06:43 PM by honuman |
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I need help
by littlerep - Mar 26, 2004 12:43 PM |
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Mar 27, 2004 06:44 PM by Linda G |
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Baby Turtle Claws
by deejay17 - Mar 26, 2004 09:04 AM |
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Mar 26, 2004 06:41 PM by deejay17 |
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Turtle Growth
by deejay17 - Mar 26, 2004 09:02 AM |
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Mar 26, 2004 06:33 PM by honuman |
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Crusty eyes during long basking sessions (long)
by dan25 - Mar 25, 2004 07:05 PM |
1 |
Mar 25, 2004 08:26 PM by boogernsnot |
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light bulb question
by turtlemoon - Mar 25, 2004 02:54 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Emergency Continued with Jared... PLEASE HELP
by feuerwolf - Mar 24, 2004 11:06 PM |
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Mar 25, 2004 07:48 AM by feuerwolf |
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What Filter media ? What Order?
by FastElectrics - Mar 24, 2004 09:27 PM |
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Mar 25, 2004 07:41 PM by Yertle |
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WHERE CAN I GET ONE OF THESE?
by slytherin - Mar 24, 2004 04:00 PM |
2 |
Mar 25, 2004 12:13 PM by jsherps |
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Overweight Turtle
by bassturtle - Mar 24, 2004 03:26 PM |
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Mar 24, 2004 03:56 PM by dsgngrl |
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o yea
by xsnowboarderkpx - Mar 24, 2004 02:23 PM |
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Mar 24, 2004 04:34 PM by spycspider |
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odd...
by xsnowboarderkpx - Mar 24, 2004 02:19 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Basking Setup for Two
by deejay17 - Mar 24, 2004 12:12 PM |
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Mar 24, 2004 09:43 PM by iturnrocks |
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He's not basking and he used to!
by CluetheCanadian - Mar 24, 2004 11:10 AM |
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Mar 24, 2004 01:31 PM by CluetheCanadian |
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SQUIRT
by stardanzr22 - Mar 24, 2004 08:52 AM |
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Mar 26, 2004 11:47 PM by mnh3281 |
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sad... =,(
by feuerwolf - Mar 23, 2004 10:08 PM |
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Mar 24, 2004 07:31 AM by nahenne |
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HELP!!!! MY RES WON'T EAT
by master10070 - Mar 23, 2004 09:40 PM |
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Mar 25, 2004 08:49 PM by The-Jackal |
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Indoor Pond
by little-dipper - Mar 23, 2004 08:20 PM |
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Mar 28, 2004 04:36 PM by little-dipper |
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Is there a list of vegetation map turtles can eat??
by girliegirl - Mar 23, 2004 03:31 PM |
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Mar 24, 2004 08:24 AM by girliegirl |
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Spots?
by lovesallanimals - Mar 23, 2004 01:52 PM |
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Mar 23, 2004 05:27 PM by lovesallanimals |
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Albino RES's (Pic)
by jsherps - Mar 23, 2004 08:02 AM |
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Mar 23, 2004 01:50 PM by lovesallanimals |
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Newbie
by boogernsnot - Mar 23, 2004 12:14 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Introducing one to another
by deejay17 - Mar 22, 2004 10:52 PM |
3 |
Mar 24, 2004 10:27 AM by deejay17 |
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Male Albino RES (new PIC)
by MotherGecko - Mar 22, 2004 05:40 PM |
3 |
Mar 23, 2004 01:46 PM by lovesallanimals |
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Vinegar to clean tank
by CluetheCanadian - Mar 22, 2004 03:29 PM |
4 |
Mar 23, 2004 07:48 AM by CluetheCanadian |
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poor baby...
by feuerwolf - Mar 22, 2004 02:16 PM |
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Mar 22, 2004 05:06 PM by feuerwolf |
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Help! Baby turtle won't eat...
by mnh3281 - Mar 22, 2004 10:30 AM |
2 |
Mar 22, 2004 03:39 PM by HerpHelmz |
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Baby red eared slider sent to me sick, not doing well! PLEASE HELP
by stardanzr22 - Mar 22, 2004 09:45 AM |
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Mar 23, 2004 06:49 PM by Katrina |
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Is this toxif for my turtles?...
by Peyman - Mar 22, 2004 12:11 AM |
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Mar 23, 2004 06:08 PM by honuman |
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eye infection in baby PLEASE HELP
by feuerwolf - Mar 21, 2004 07:53 PM |
3 |
Mar 22, 2004 02:13 PM by feuerwolf |
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Think this is big enough for some turtles??? (PIC)
by MotherGecko - Mar 20, 2004 10:49 PM |
3 |
Mar 23, 2004 03:08 PM by girliegirl |
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Male Albino RES (pic)
by MotherGecko - Mar 20, 2004 10:38 PM |
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Mar 21, 2004 03:01 AM by Fusiongt |
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Female RES... (PIC)
by MotherGecko - Mar 20, 2004 10:35 PM |
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Mar 21, 2004 02:59 AM by Fusiongt |
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Has Anyone Delt With "PetGuys.Com"
by deejay17 - Mar 20, 2004 06:34 PM |
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Mar 21, 2004 02:59 AM by Fusiongt |
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Turtle Tank
by deejay17 - Mar 20, 2004 02:54 PM |
1 |
Mar 20, 2004 03:36 PM by nahenne |
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Turtle 911!
by niedolicious - Mar 20, 2004 02:45 PM |
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Mar 20, 2004 02:58 PM by deejay17 |
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New Turtle
by deejay17 - Mar 20, 2004 02:40 PM |
1 |
Mar 21, 2004 02:55 AM by Fusiongt |
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New Addition Came Home Today
by deejay17 - Mar 20, 2004 02:32 PM |
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Mar 22, 2004 09:49 AM by deejay17 |
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Please help!!!!
by crazybilly - Mar 20, 2004 04:39 AM |
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Mar 20, 2004 12:37 PM by iturnrocks |
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hibernation
by xsnowboarderkpx - Mar 19, 2004 03:54 PM |
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Mar 19, 2004 05:53 PM by nahenne |
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melafix
by xsnowboarderkpx - Mar 19, 2004 03:52 PM |
0 | No replies |
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turle fell
by dlwalker123 - Mar 19, 2004 11:50 AM |
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Mar 19, 2004 01:44 PM by nahenne |
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more questions
by turtlemoon - Mar 19, 2004 10:02 AM |
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Mar 21, 2004 12:53 PM by turtlemoon |
