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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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Battling Turtles
by mommahatesit - Feb 24, 2004 11:17 PM |
1 |
Feb 25, 2004 06:49 AM by dsgngrl |
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Tank Size/Filters
by kellie23 - Feb 24, 2004 10:20 PM |
5 |
Feb 28, 2004 01:48 PM by deejay17 |
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Sleeping outside of water
by babybitez - Feb 24, 2004 10:44 AM |
6 |
Apr 05, 2004 10:46 AM by SliderGuy |
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Unfortunate loss
by 4everherpn - Feb 24, 2004 01:15 AM |
3 |
Feb 26, 2004 01:47 AM by 4everherpn |
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Help!! Strange Secretions and Actions.
by rekash - Feb 23, 2004 10:41 PM |
3 |
Feb 25, 2004 07:53 AM by nahenne |
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Poor baby turtle
by owen13 - Feb 21, 2004 09:06 AM |
1 |
Feb 21, 2004 02:00 PM by meretseger |
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RES has soft shell
by pinki - Feb 20, 2004 08:26 PM |
17 |
Feb 28, 2004 12:31 AM by cnweld |
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A day late (bummer) and Some ?'s
by akturtles - Feb 20, 2004 06:59 PM |
4 |
Feb 21, 2004 04:36 PM by Katrina |
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fruits and veggies???
by turtlemoon - Feb 20, 2004 09:10 AM |
1 |
Feb 22, 2004 04:52 PM by HerpHelmz |
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favorite food?
by binker123 - Feb 19, 2004 10:41 PM |
4 |
Feb 24, 2004 10:54 PM by creeon |
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algae on shell
by dlwalker123 - Feb 19, 2004 08:31 PM |
4 |
Feb 20, 2004 10:04 AM by dlwalker123 |
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HELP New RES won't eat
by pinki - Feb 19, 2004 06:12 PM |
1 |
Feb 19, 2004 10:06 PM by iturnrocks |
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RES about to lay eggs? HELP!
by babybitez - Feb 19, 2004 12:12 PM |
5 |
Feb 24, 2004 10:38 PM by Katrina |
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Concerned! Growing way too fast?
by ebubbles0o0 - Feb 18, 2004 02:16 PM |
1 |
Feb 19, 2004 10:14 AM by dsgngrl |
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Shedding and lighting questions.
by emumaster17 - Feb 18, 2004 12:10 AM |
2 |
Feb 28, 2004 12:42 AM by cnweld |
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Food and size?
by turtlemoon - Feb 16, 2004 09:42 PM |
1 |
Feb 17, 2004 11:57 AM by Yertle |
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lazy turts
by turtlesami - Feb 16, 2004 02:40 PM |
3 |
Feb 19, 2004 10:02 PM by iturnrocks |
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different RES breeds
by LeatherFace420 - Feb 16, 2004 12:57 PM |
2 |
Feb 18, 2004 04:15 PM by LeatherFace420 |
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this is mister albino
by TurtleTom - Feb 13, 2004 11:30 PM |
1 |
Feb 18, 2004 08:15 AM by brokermonkey |
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Water conditions
by AbsoluteRae - Feb 12, 2004 05:32 PM |
2 |
Feb 13, 2004 10:06 PM by oceanwalker |
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Meretseger.... catfish pleco question
by anddawede - Feb 11, 2004 08:44 PM |
7 |
Feb 13, 2004 12:55 AM by meretseger |
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Pelco vs. Turtle
by deejay17 - Feb 10, 2004 11:08 PM |
9 |
Feb 13, 2004 07:18 AM by binker123 |
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getting RES
by AbsoluteRae - Feb 10, 2004 12:50 PM |
5 |
Feb 12, 2004 05:38 PM by iturnrocks |
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RES Scratching/Blinking Eye
by oceanwalker - Feb 09, 2004 10:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
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new 125 gallon tank
by turtletom - Feb 09, 2004 08:01 PM |
7 |
Mar 08, 2004 07:50 PM by TurtleTom |
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Vegetables
by SubSpeciesBoy - Feb 09, 2004 06:17 PM |
1 |
Feb 14, 2004 09:54 AM by ltdead |
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Cuttle Bone question
by Gypsyveda - Feb 09, 2004 04:02 PM |
4 |
Feb 10, 2004 11:42 AM by Anddawede |
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why growing
by chewieu - Feb 09, 2004 03:07 PM |
4 |
Feb 09, 2004 05:55 PM by meretseger |
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Mom of new Turtle owner has questions (long)
by Turtle-N-fish - Feb 09, 2004 02:11 PM |
3 |
Feb 14, 2004 10:03 AM by ltdead |
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Flaking shells.....
by Vampring - Feb 09, 2004 12:54 PM |
1 |
Feb 09, 2004 01:09 PM by honuman |
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Pinkness in Filter - Blood?
by LT224 - Feb 08, 2004 02:13 PM |
4 |
Feb 09, 2004 10:51 PM by LT224 |
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Feeding
by deejay17 - Feb 08, 2004 11:14 AM |
1 |
Feb 08, 2004 04:55 PM by Anddawede |
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Basking
by ladyinred143 - Feb 08, 2004 09:14 AM |
2 |
Mar 16, 2004 03:09 PM by hraichle |
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Ear Absess on Baby RES
by cscreate - Feb 07, 2004 10:03 PM |
4 |
Feb 15, 2004 01:03 PM by cscreate |
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dead
by smerek15 - Feb 07, 2004 08:34 PM |
3 |
Feb 09, 2004 01:06 PM by honuman |
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Updated pics of Austin and Squirt
by ladyinred143 - Feb 07, 2004 07:51 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Suprise! Eggs!
by bobsmom - Feb 07, 2004 04:04 PM |
1 |
Feb 07, 2004 08:19 PM by Anddawede |
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Price check on a Mercury Vapor bulb
by Yertle - Feb 07, 2004 12:44 PM |
4 |
Feb 08, 2004 10:25 AM by iturnrocks |
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I have FINALLY named them
by ladyinred143 - Feb 06, 2004 09:19 PM |
3 |
Feb 07, 2004 12:47 PM by iturnrocks |
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While feeding the feeder fish.....
by Anddawede - Feb 06, 2004 09:10 PM |
0 | No replies |
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red ear on RES
by creeon - Feb 05, 2004 11:36 PM |
1 |
Feb 05, 2004 11:44 PM by 2manyherps |
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Dominant turtle not always on top
by iturnrocks - Feb 05, 2004 10:55 PM |
3 |
Feb 06, 2004 07:17 AM by iturnrocks |
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Uh-Oh
by victor_1616 - Feb 05, 2004 09:04 PM |
1 |
Feb 07, 2004 04:09 PM by bobsmom |
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i need help
by grimreapar87 - Feb 05, 2004 05:23 PM |
5 |
Feb 06, 2004 08:40 AM by Linda G |
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When a pond is not an option ..?
by gypsyveda - Feb 05, 2004 09:55 AM |
4 |
Feb 07, 2004 05:27 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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banana?
by yellowboy - Feb 04, 2004 09:18 PM |
2 |
Feb 05, 2004 01:58 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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Shell & feeding questions
by CluetheCanadian - Feb 04, 2004 11:37 AM |
1 |
Feb 04, 2004 01:07 PM by deejay17 |
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ACRYLIC AQUARIUM DO OR DON'T
by deejay17 - Feb 04, 2004 09:16 AM |
5 |
Feb 06, 2004 10:17 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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New Turtle owner.
by speterturtle - Feb 03, 2004 10:52 PM |
4 |
Feb 05, 2004 08:32 AM by dsgngrl |
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Here are my new babies
by ladyinred143 - Feb 03, 2004 07:25 PM |
3 |
Feb 04, 2004 06:14 PM by ladyinred143 |
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White growth on back of RES
by tanmuscles - Feb 02, 2004 11:16 PM |
2 |
Feb 03, 2004 10:17 PM by Yertle |
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Worms
by deejay17 - Feb 02, 2004 08:45 AM |
2 |
Feb 02, 2004 12:33 PM by spycspider |
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Need VET in NYC
by turtlelover86 - Feb 01, 2004 08:39 PM |
2 |
Feb 02, 2004 12:48 PM by honuman |
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Turtle Sticks.....
by HerpHelmz - Feb 01, 2004 01:54 PM |
3 |
Feb 02, 2004 02:56 PM by honuman |
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many questions
by animallover9104 - Jan 31, 2004 06:00 PM |
9 |
Feb 01, 2004 01:45 PM by Katrina |
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Green, green water
by nahenne - Jan 31, 2004 11:36 AM |
8 |
Feb 03, 2004 03:19 PM by meretseger |
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50 Gallon Tank Set Up
by post356 - Jan 31, 2004 12:35 AM |
2 |
Feb 02, 2004 02:01 AM by Fusiongt |
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Building a Tank
by deejay17 - Jan 30, 2004 02:00 PM |
1 |
Jan 30, 2004 05:30 PM by Fusiongt |
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fluval splashes and makes that white film...how to clean
by brokermonkey - Jan 29, 2004 08:41 AM |
3 |
Jan 30, 2004 03:12 PM by brokermonkey |
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Worried RES Owner... Please Help
by Puggy - Jan 28, 2004 10:35 PM |
8 |
Jan 29, 2004 11:15 PM by iturnrocks |
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question about turtle's behavior
by blueroses - Jan 28, 2004 07:19 PM |
1 |
Jan 28, 2004 11:17 PM by Fusiongt |
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Has anyone ever done business with this company?
by ladyinred143 - Jan 28, 2004 06:07 PM |
0 | No replies |
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res companion?
by yellowboy - Jan 28, 2004 01:31 PM |
5 |
Jan 29, 2004 11:23 PM by iturnrocks |
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first turtles - hatchling set-up; white "crust" on shell
by puchuupoet - Jan 28, 2004 01:45 AM |
1 |
Jan 28, 2004 07:18 AM by dsgngrl |
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Bleach to clean cage
by subspeciesboy - Jan 27, 2004 11:39 PM |
3 |
Jan 28, 2004 08:09 PM by iturnrocks |
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turtle with eyes closed a lot
by blueroses - Jan 27, 2004 10:49 PM |
1 |
Jan 28, 2004 06:22 PM by Engloid |
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Posting Photos? Shell Question
by oceanwalker - Jan 26, 2004 08:20 PM |
12 |
Jan 31, 2004 11:05 PM by iturnrocks |
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More lighting questions...
by ladyinred143 - Jan 26, 2004 05:43 PM |
1 |
Jan 26, 2004 06:08 PM by nahenne |
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Babies still not eating...
by mnh3281 - Jan 26, 2004 03:52 PM |
3 |
Jan 26, 2004 05:05 PM by Katrina |
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My Crew
by iturnrocks - Jan 26, 2004 02:28 PM |
2 |
Jan 26, 2004 06:06 PM by iturnrocks |
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Lighting and temp questions
by ladyinred143 - Jan 26, 2004 08:55 AM |
7 |
Jan 26, 2004 06:16 PM by iturnrocks |
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Hydro-Sponge II Filter
by deejay17 - Jan 25, 2004 10:07 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Tanks
by deejay17 - Jan 25, 2004 10:03 PM |
3 |
Jan 26, 2004 09:55 PM by deejay17 |
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Growing Too Fast????
by deejay17 - Jan 25, 2004 09:56 PM |
7 |
Jan 26, 2004 04:42 PM by spycspider |
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What does this mean??
by ladyinred143 - Jan 25, 2004 02:24 PM |
1 |
Jan 25, 2004 05:41 PM by iturnrocks |
