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Red-eared & Other Sliders

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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. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Red-eared, Yellow-bellied, and other Sliders.
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Topic	Replies	Last Post
how old is my slider? by imlorilynn - Nov 16, 2003 10:00 PM	5	Nov 18, 2003 09:52 PM by Peyman
Can turtles hear ? by Sharie - Nov 16, 2003 07:40 PM	2	Nov 18, 2003 07:13 AM by dsgnGrl
Tiny white WORMS in my tank. by alebron - Nov 16, 2003 05:46 PM	4	Nov 17, 2003 02:22 PM by alebron
why wont my RES get out of the water and sun himself? by imlorilynn - Nov 16, 2003 01:55 PM	5	Nov 18, 2003 10:43 AM by nahenne
Vacation by Alli - Nov 16, 2003 01:23 PM	3	Nov 17, 2003 01:33 PM by honuman
FILTERS- please help!! by newturtlemom - Nov 16, 2003 09:56 AM	4	Nov 16, 2003 09:55 PM by Yertle
new slider owner.. he doesnt seem to be eating.... by imlorilynn - Nov 16, 2003 12:36 AM	5	Nov 16, 2003 05:19 PM by imlorilynn
2 Turtle questions. by bassturtle - Nov 15, 2003 11:05 PM	2	Nov 19, 2003 05:36 PM by honuman
Anyone like albinos??? by jsherps - Nov 15, 2003 10:55 PM	6	Nov 22, 2003 12:45 PM by jsherps
GOING NUTTY FOR FILTERS by newturtlemom - Nov 15, 2003 08:37 PM	0	No replies
Turtles eye hurts when i change water... by Peyman - Nov 15, 2003 08:28 PM	8	Nov 18, 2003 01:23 PM by brokermonkey
Hibernation??? by smerek15 - Nov 15, 2003 08:14 PM	1	Nov 16, 2003 02:15 PM by Peyman
RES hibernation question by 4everherpn - Nov 15, 2003 05:01 PM	4	Nov 21, 2003 03:39 AM by 4everherpn
algae by smerek15 - Nov 15, 2003 01:45 PM	1	Nov 15, 2003 02:09 PM by meretseger
Just came back from the Vet... by Anddawede - Nov 15, 2003 11:24 AM	4	Nov 16, 2003 10:52 AM by Linda G
Oily Water by newturtlemom - Nov 13, 2003 05:44 PM	5	Nov 21, 2003 02:59 PM by Mayo
is yawning a sign of problem?? or not? by humanvege - Nov 13, 2003 03:12 PM	1	Nov 13, 2003 09:45 PM by NebraskaTurtles
what does n/p stand for? by brokermonkey - Nov 13, 2003 01:06 PM	1	Nov 13, 2003 01:20 PM by athos_76
FINALLY, my little RES's will eat Reptomin... by trinacliff - Nov 13, 2003 11:56 AM	1	Nov 13, 2003 04:44 PM by Anddawede
Best Filter by brokermonkey - Nov 13, 2003 08:47 AM	2	Nov 19, 2003 06:24 PM by honuman
Scutes... by creeon - Nov 13, 2003 08:16 AM	1	Nov 13, 2003 08:44 AM by brokermonkey
possible shell rot problem... by faerie822 - Nov 13, 2003 12:07 AM	0	No replies
Malachite Green by ltdead - Nov 12, 2003 08:05 AM	0	No replies
Big filter in a small tank by nahenne - Nov 11, 2003 09:16 PM	5	Nov 12, 2003 09:31 PM by kiwiturtle
boy or girl? by kiwiturtle - Nov 11, 2003 02:14 PM	4	Nov 15, 2003 10:18 AM by Engloid
shell color and uvb by creeon - Nov 10, 2003 10:43 PM	2	Nov 12, 2003 04:17 PM by Yertle
hatchling weight by kiwiturtle - Nov 10, 2003 12:29 AM	3	Nov 11, 2003 10:30 PM by kiwiturtle
Basking spot lamp?? by payley - Nov 09, 2003 07:51 PM	8	Nov 15, 2003 11:15 AM by Anddawede
Illegal RES? by cb0325 - Nov 09, 2003 07:12 PM	11	Nov 21, 2003 02:56 AM by ltdead
Updating Set-up and growth questions by cb0325 - Nov 09, 2003 07:02 PM	0	No replies
baby RES shell turning BLACK by hraichle - Nov 09, 2003 04:32 PM	3	Nov 11, 2003 05:32 PM by hraichle
filtration (1) by faerie822 - Nov 09, 2003 02:00 AM	4	Nov 16, 2003 05:58 PM by Engloid
Please take a look: is Kiwi a boy? by kiwiturtle - Nov 09, 2003 01:24 AM	8	Nov 12, 2003 08:16 AM by Linda G
I recently bought this floating island is it safe? by alebron - Nov 08, 2003 07:17 PM	0	No replies
WHAT KIND OF HEATING??? by prittykitty257 - Nov 08, 2003 08:39 AM	2	Nov 10, 2003 06:19 AM by RavonTUS
eating habits by faerie822 - Nov 08, 2003 12:12 AM	10	Nov 14, 2003 11:51 AM by faerie822
White shell by CrittersMailToo - Nov 07, 2003 04:10 PM	6	Nov 08, 2003 08:55 PM by Yertle
any long isldnders looking for a RES???? by angl2001 - Nov 07, 2003 11:52 AM	0	No replies
where do i post turtles for sale???n/p by angl2001 - Nov 07, 2003 11:47 AM	1	Nov 08, 2003 05:10 PM by cod6545
Difference between male and female by gottaturtle - Nov 06, 2003 05:10 PM	1	Nov 07, 2003 06:41 AM by Anita
turtle growth... by creeon - Nov 05, 2003 05:54 PM	1	Nov 08, 2003 10:01 AM by prittykitty257
First visit to the vet for wellness exam... but.... by Anddawede - Nov 05, 2003 05:46 PM	8	Nov 08, 2003 04:19 PM by Katrina
1 year old Slider question by kulkat - Nov 05, 2003 02:05 PM	3	Nov 07, 2003 06:59 AM by Anita
big hole in woodlog - turtles can get stuck....ahhh by humanvege - Nov 05, 2003 10:55 AM	6	Nov 05, 2003 09:06 PM by elise
Mercury Vapor Lights.. not to step on anyone's toes, but they pose a health risk... by CrittersMailToo - Nov 04, 2003 08:16 PM	0	No replies
tuna? by creeon - Nov 04, 2003 04:08 PM	2	Nov 06, 2003 09:35 AM by spycspider
Help...baby res by help0390438 - Nov 04, 2003 03:08 PM	7	Nov 05, 2003 10:40 AM by MagicCat
Islands by magiccat - Nov 04, 2003 02:18 PM	2	Nov 04, 2003 04:36 PM by honuman
fruits and veggies? by magiccat - Nov 04, 2003 02:17 PM	6	Nov 10, 2003 06:18 PM by Anddawede
Help! Desperately need answers to RES questions! by MagicCat - Nov 04, 2003 12:39 PM	10	Nov 12, 2003 06:05 PM by honuman
buying 125 gallon tank----have questions by brokermonkey - Nov 04, 2003 08:42 AM	2	Nov 09, 2003 12:11 PM by cb0325
Turtle Dock ? by Anddawede - Nov 04, 2003 06:15 AM	1	Nov 04, 2003 08:23 AM by brokermonkey
Are fruit flies ok to feed RES??? by trinacliff - Nov 03, 2003 11:14 PM	0	No replies
My 'brilliant' idea...snails.. DOH! LOL by CrittersMailToo - Nov 03, 2003 08:45 PM	2	Nov 03, 2003 09:33 PM by CrittersMailToo
Algae by Anddawede - Nov 03, 2003 04:59 AM	2	Nov 04, 2003 04:38 AM by Anddawede
white silly string? by CRToon83 - Nov 03, 2003 02:32 AM	1	Nov 04, 2003 06:45 AM by Anita
Staple foods for youngster RES...frozen brine shrimp? by trinacliff - Nov 02, 2003 06:57 PM	3	Nov 03, 2003 07:28 AM by trinacliff
Wont Eat Veggies by gottaturtle - Nov 02, 2003 04:35 PM	3	Nov 04, 2003 09:16 AM by badabara
Current Magnum Pro user, please help. by karenkk - Nov 02, 2003 04:09 PM	1	Nov 03, 2003 08:13 AM by theautarch
res shedding by leighann - Nov 02, 2003 03:42 PM	4	Nov 03, 2003 04:35 PM by leighann
New fish by CrittersMailToo - Nov 01, 2003 10:34 PM	3	Nov 08, 2003 07:17 PM by turtlemix21
TURTLE ISNT GROWING! by gottaturtle - Nov 01, 2003 10:16 PM	4	Nov 02, 2003 09:14 PM by NebraskaTurtles
4 mth old res acting strange - respiratory problem? by forest1 - Oct 31, 2003 09:56 PM	1	Nov 04, 2003 06:06 AM by Anita
My turtle looks like he's itching his shell...? by cliffr - Oct 31, 2003 06:06 PM	2	Nov 01, 2003 12:31 PM by Yertle
Can someone show me the difference between a northern red belly and a western painted hatchling? by turtleboi - Oct 31, 2003 03:54 PM	2	Oct 31, 2003 05:48 PM by Katrina
stringy white stuff by sookie - Oct 31, 2003 03:43 PM	2	Dec 18, 2003 10:56 AM by sookie
A friend just got two of the dreaded "carnival" turtles. Please help! by cod6545 - Oct 30, 2003 07:39 PM	6	Nov 01, 2003 08:18 PM by Katrina
What kind of fruits can turtles eat to help with vitamin A? (n/t) by crazy_train - Oct 30, 2003 05:48 PM	4	Nov 01, 2003 08:22 PM by Katrina
how do you treat for fungus?(n/t) by crazy_train - Oct 30, 2003 05:41 PM	1	Nov 03, 2003 11:04 AM by binker123
Res has worms please help by smerek15 - Oct 29, 2003 07:09 PM	4	Nov 01, 2003 09:55 AM by smerek15
full-grown turtle----What size tank??? by brokermonkey - Oct 29, 2003 09:27 AM	6	Oct 31, 2003 11:51 AM by Anita
RES health by Joe&Carol - Oct 29, 2003 08:45 AM	0	No replies
2 Baby RES - questions on care by payley - Oct 29, 2003 12:04 AM	2	Oct 29, 2003 04:50 PM by shocker
Another stupid question... by Anddawede - Oct 28, 2003 05:06 PM	2	Oct 29, 2003 03:58 AM by Anddawede
lighting problems by creeon - Oct 28, 2003 02:59 PM	2	Oct 28, 2003 06:41 PM by binker123

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