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Red-eared & Other Sliders
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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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WHOAAA!!! MAMA MIA!!!
by turtlesong - Mar 19, 2004 12:03 AM |
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Mar 24, 2004 09:31 PM by honuman |
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Fire-Bellied Toad, Cooter, & RES?
by feuerwolf - Mar 18, 2004 08:51 PM |
3 |
Mar 21, 2004 10:56 PM by deejay17 |
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Why don't people fill the tanks full of water?
by little-dipper - Mar 18, 2004 01:00 PM |
12 |
Mar 21, 2004 11:21 PM by iturnrocks |
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Dump and Run
by turtlesong - Mar 18, 2004 03:32 AM |
9 |
Mar 19, 2004 04:41 PM by Katrina |
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Res Looks Blind/What do you think?
by turtlesong - Mar 18, 2004 03:30 AM |
4 |
Mar 19, 2004 06:57 PM by mariza |
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When preparing for egg laying...
by deejay17 - Mar 17, 2004 06:02 PM |
4 |
Mar 18, 2004 02:36 PM by chrysemys |
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mating...
by xsnowboarderkpx - Mar 17, 2004 04:04 PM |
1 |
Mar 17, 2004 04:55 PM by dsgngrl |
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::tear::
by xsnowboarderkpx - Mar 17, 2004 03:59 PM |
3 |
Mar 17, 2004 08:38 PM by chrysemys |
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Tanks for one
by Menolly - Mar 17, 2004 12:41 PM |
3 |
Mar 17, 2004 11:27 PM by iturnrocks |
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Basking Light Question
by CluetheCanadian - Mar 17, 2004 10:19 AM |
2 |
Mar 17, 2004 12:26 PM by CluetheCanadian |
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Eheim 2213 Canister Filter
by aspatia - Mar 17, 2004 03:41 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Turltes fighting sigh
by fusiongt - Mar 17, 2004 12:25 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Need of some information
by Sharie - Mar 16, 2004 11:49 PM |
3 |
Mar 19, 2004 12:30 AM by Sharie |
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sleeping/floating
by hraichle - Mar 16, 2004 11:07 PM |
1 |
Mar 16, 2004 11:30 PM by deejay17 |
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What should i do?
by lovesallanimals - Mar 16, 2004 06:01 PM |
6 |
Mar 17, 2004 01:50 PM by Katrina |
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Mites
by turtlesami - Mar 16, 2004 05:11 PM |
2 |
Mar 16, 2004 07:02 PM by meretseger |
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Has anyone used rubbermaid ponds?
by owen13 - Mar 16, 2004 01:47 PM |
0 | No replies |
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is he okay?
by jayskee - Mar 16, 2004 09:30 AM |
2 |
Mar 17, 2004 11:34 AM by jayskee |
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Filter/tank question for RES
by frogsandchams - Mar 15, 2004 06:44 PM |
2 |
Mar 16, 2004 05:33 PM by lovesallanimals |
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Cleaner fish
by Orocosos - Mar 15, 2004 10:13 AM |
1 |
Mar 15, 2004 11:16 AM by meretseger |
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Filter questions
by turtlemoon - Mar 15, 2004 08:34 AM |
2 |
Mar 16, 2004 02:30 PM by turtlemoon |
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Please help me! What is wrong with my Malayan Box turtle??
by symmetry - Mar 15, 2004 01:16 AM |
3 |
Mar 15, 2004 06:46 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Res Found/Bad shape
by turtlesong - Mar 15, 2004 12:33 AM |
1 |
Mar 15, 2004 07:49 AM by GypsyVeda |
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JH Christmas! My turtle is missing!
by RamonaR - Mar 14, 2004 12:30 PM |
4 |
Mar 14, 2004 04:25 PM by deejay17 |
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puffy eyes won't open!!! HEEEEELLLP!
by chewieu - Mar 13, 2004 09:03 PM |
3 |
Mar 14, 2004 11:43 AM by Katrina |
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RES got a tankmate (another RES)
by owen13 - Mar 13, 2004 08:09 PM |
1 |
Mar 14, 2004 07:28 AM by nahenne |
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tank setup
by kyleolover - Mar 13, 2004 05:50 PM |
0 | No replies |
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How to keep water from getting green with algae?
by cliffr - Mar 13, 2004 11:29 AM |
3 |
Mar 13, 2004 06:38 PM by nahenne |
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my cooter
by iturnrocks - Mar 12, 2004 09:40 PM |
3 |
Mar 15, 2004 05:14 PM by NebraskaTurtles |
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closeups (slow load for dial-ups)
by iturnrocks - Mar 12, 2004 09:38 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Feeding...how often?
by jediknightbria - Mar 12, 2004 07:55 PM |
1 |
Mar 12, 2004 09:05 PM by mariza |
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Love to swim
by little-dipper - Mar 12, 2004 04:16 PM |
1 |
Mar 13, 2004 07:58 AM by nahenne |
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Powersun, ActiveHeat, Capture the Sun?
by binker123 - Mar 12, 2004 02:42 PM |
2 |
Mar 13, 2004 12:13 AM by binker123 |
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How do I get my turtle to eat?
by Orocosos - Mar 12, 2004 12:01 PM |
1 |
Mar 12, 2004 05:59 PM by deejay17 |
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RES and Pleco
by feuerwolf - Mar 11, 2004 08:47 PM |
1 |
Mar 12, 2004 07:57 AM by dsgngrl |
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cuttlebone & crickets...
by feuerwolf - Mar 11, 2004 02:03 PM |
4 |
Mar 16, 2004 03:41 PM by turtlemoon |
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New question about my RES' health
by quietturtle - Mar 10, 2004 08:56 PM |
2 |
Mar 11, 2004 08:37 AM by dsgngrl |
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lethargic RES...
by feuerwolf - Mar 10, 2004 05:49 PM |
4 |
Mar 11, 2004 08:04 PM by feuerwolf |
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Shell ?
by deejay17 - Mar 10, 2004 12:02 AM |
1 |
Mar 10, 2004 07:42 AM by dsgngrl |
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Oregano's New Home
by deejay17 - Mar 09, 2004 09:47 PM |
5 |
Mar 16, 2004 11:28 PM by deejay17 |
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Happy baby turtle...
by feuerwolf - Mar 08, 2004 06:18 PM |
0 | No replies |
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help help help!
by grimreapar87 - Mar 08, 2004 04:25 PM |
5 |
Mar 10, 2004 01:00 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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shipping...
by the-mikester - Mar 07, 2004 11:30 PM |
4 |
Mar 09, 2004 04:17 PM by the-mikester |
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Heaters and Filters...
by feuerwolf - Mar 07, 2004 10:07 PM |
1 |
Mar 08, 2004 08:52 AM by dsgngrl |
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Could I Get Some Info?
by OneTwoManyHerps - Mar 07, 2004 12:31 PM |
4 |
Mar 07, 2004 07:14 PM by Katrina |
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A few more baby slider q's..
by feuerwolf - Mar 07, 2004 11:48 AM |
10 |
Mar 08, 2004 06:22 PM by feuerwolf |
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Can my turtle eat.....
by Anddawede - Mar 07, 2004 11:41 AM |
2 |
Mar 08, 2004 04:43 AM by Anddawede |
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my new baby isn't eating...
by feuerwolf - Mar 06, 2004 06:49 PM |
10 |
Mar 15, 2004 04:47 PM by Katrina |
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Bad water? puffed up eyes?
by owen13 - Mar 06, 2004 12:22 PM |
2 |
Mar 06, 2004 01:40 PM by Linda G |
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Help: How to please a female RES
by fastelectrics - Mar 06, 2004 09:31 AM |
0 | No replies |
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few ?s
by nebraskaz71 - Mar 05, 2004 05:15 PM |
2 |
Mar 05, 2004 07:13 PM by Katrina |
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itchy turtle?
by turtlemoon - Mar 04, 2004 03:23 PM |
1 |
Mar 04, 2004 05:01 PM by NebraskaTurtles |
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HELP!!! Turtle ate rocks!!! ;-o
by micheley - Mar 03, 2004 10:48 PM |
4 |
Mar 04, 2004 11:16 AM by CluetheCanadian |
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Cork Bark Sources
by FastElectrics - Mar 03, 2004 06:00 PM |
3 |
Mar 11, 2004 01:33 PM by mariza |
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Soft Shell and Flaking
by SillySiu - Mar 03, 2004 02:25 PM |
1 |
Mar 03, 2004 10:47 PM by Sharie |
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Grief and Sorrow/Turtles Gone
by turtlesong - Mar 03, 2004 04:48 AM |
9 |
Mar 19, 2004 04:31 PM by Katrina |
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Sickly Turtle?
by payley - Mar 02, 2004 03:54 PM |
3 |
Mar 03, 2004 10:37 AM by nahenne |
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Not a good month.
by RavonTUS - Mar 02, 2004 07:36 AM |
2 |
Mar 02, 2004 02:29 PM by nahenne |
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How to determine sex?
by crtoon83 - Mar 01, 2004 01:52 AM |
2 |
Mar 03, 2004 12:14 AM by iturnrocks |
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Getting rid of Green Water
by crtoon83 - Mar 01, 2004 01:44 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Im an idiot
by victor_1616 - Feb 29, 2004 10:32 PM |
1 |
Mar 01, 2004 01:26 AM by crtoon83 |
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Frantic Turtle!!
by chinahause - Feb 29, 2004 09:59 PM |
6 |
Mar 03, 2004 11:58 PM by iturnrocks |
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OMG BIGGER TURTLE BITING LITTLE TURTLE!!!!!
by gottaturtle - Feb 29, 2004 07:29 PM |
6 |
Mar 01, 2004 06:54 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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New baby turtle
by gottaturtle - Feb 29, 2004 07:00 PM |
1 |
Mar 01, 2004 07:19 AM by dsgngrl |
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Anyone know trevorthebody 's email?> thanks np
by dmlove - Feb 28, 2004 04:53 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Fluval 404 question?
by ebubbles0o0 - Feb 28, 2004 03:17 PM |
3 |
Mar 01, 2004 04:00 PM by Yertle |
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Oreganos New Home
by deejay17 - Feb 28, 2004 01:43 PM |
0 | No replies |
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How long can a baby turtle go on with out eating????
by gottaturtle - Feb 28, 2004 10:21 AM |
1 |
Feb 28, 2004 01:52 PM by deejay17 |
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HELP!!! How do i get my turtle to eat
by gottaturtle - Feb 27, 2004 09:16 PM |
4 |
Mar 01, 2004 01:29 AM by crtoon83 |
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RES Swimming Sideways HELP ASAP!!!!
by demunchkin - Feb 27, 2004 05:47 PM |
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Feb 28, 2004 08:56 PM by Katrina |
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Bathing Turtles
by jacindahb - Feb 26, 2004 08:12 AM |
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Mar 02, 2004 06:48 AM by Katrina |
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Questions about ALBINO RES Variations...
by mothergecko - Feb 26, 2004 12:46 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Some Questions About PASTEL RES Variations...
by mothergecko - Feb 26, 2004 12:35 AM |
4 |
Apr 04, 2004 11:47 PM by SliderGuy |
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weight problem
by sliderzucci - Feb 25, 2004 09:16 PM |
5 |
Feb 26, 2004 09:20 AM by dsgngrl |
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eggs
by driley - Feb 25, 2004 08:44 PM |
1 |
Feb 26, 2004 07:12 PM by 2manyherps |
