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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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whats the legal limit of smallness for a baby res to be to be able to sell it in California?np
by herpsaremylife - Oct 13, 2004 07:30 PM |
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Oct 15, 2004 07:37 PM by Katrina |
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whats the legal limit of smallness for a baby res to be to be able to sell it in California?np
by herpsaremylife - Oct 13, 2004 06:51 PM |
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Oct 20, 2004 07:23 PM by Katrina |
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His humble, humble, humble abode...
by Sobera - Oct 12, 2004 04:07 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Meet Raphael...
by Sobera - Oct 12, 2004 04:06 PM |
1 |
Oct 13, 2004 09:20 PM by buslady |
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Bigger RES, shedding prob
by CelinaCorinne - Oct 11, 2004 11:38 PM |
1 |
Oct 12, 2004 12:24 AM by boogernsnot |
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Couple new hatchlings...
by MotherGecko - Oct 11, 2004 10:11 PM |
1 |
Oct 14, 2004 05:53 PM by iturnrocks |
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Is she ready to lay eggs?
by Altimaes300 - Oct 11, 2004 05:52 PM |
3 |
Oct 12, 2004 02:07 PM by JOSTA |
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Cecilia say's hello!
by JoshNlisa - Oct 10, 2004 09:57 PM |
1 |
Oct 14, 2004 05:50 PM by iturnrocks |
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Outdoor Pond Setup... Suggestions?
by XTripleZeroX - Oct 10, 2004 01:26 PM |
2 |
Oct 10, 2004 08:28 PM by ntothed89 |
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Fish eating turtle (RES) food
by NancyScianna - Oct 10, 2004 10:44 AM |
3 |
Oct 10, 2004 07:28 PM by boogernsnot |
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What are these weird things swimming in the tank?
by TwoFemaleRES - Oct 09, 2004 01:00 PM |
4 |
Oct 10, 2004 02:04 AM by TwoFemaleRES |
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males fighting
by ntothed89 - Oct 06, 2004 06:15 PM |
2 |
Oct 07, 2004 03:23 PM by ntothed89 |
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Turtle to stay...?
by Paullywog - Oct 04, 2004 07:48 PM |
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Oct 05, 2004 12:24 PM by ladybug104c |
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res becoming more social
by xcrashx21 - Oct 04, 2004 05:54 PM |
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Oct 26, 2004 02:14 AM by bl1ss5m |
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Filter, plants, and other various questions.
by ew1074 - Oct 03, 2004 04:04 PM |
3 |
Oct 04, 2004 08:35 AM by dsgnGrl |
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Best tank heater
by jayskee - Oct 03, 2004 11:23 AM |
2 |
Oct 07, 2004 10:34 PM by iturnrocks |
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I think we have hook worm problem
by mfharris - Oct 03, 2004 09:55 AM |
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Oct 03, 2004 01:38 PM by boogernsnot |
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Eggs
by chad98 - Oct 02, 2004 06:08 PM |
1 |
Oct 03, 2004 06:22 AM by dsgngrl |
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obese baby res`s?
by meagan - Oct 01, 2004 05:25 PM |
1 |
Oct 04, 2004 01:08 PM by demunchkin |
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Better to Have More Than One Res in Tank?
by oceanwalker - Sep 30, 2004 07:38 PM |
2 |
Oct 01, 2004 07:57 AM by dsgnGrl |
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cleaning RES tank?
by turtlegyrl - Sep 29, 2004 08:58 PM |
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Sep 30, 2004 05:51 AM by dsgnGrl |
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Intelligent organized behavior in RES?
by jdplus3 - Sep 29, 2004 07:18 PM |
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Oct 08, 2004 02:25 PM by jdplus3 |
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Filter issues for mature RES (Please respond quickly)
by anakinssliders - Sep 29, 2004 05:00 PM |
4 |
Oct 01, 2004 05:07 PM by nahenne |
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Is there such a thing as too much greens?
by xcrashx21 - Sep 28, 2004 07:18 PM |
2 |
Sep 29, 2004 04:02 PM by AlteredMind99 |
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breeding res
by ntothed89 - Sep 26, 2004 08:46 AM |
7 |
Sep 30, 2004 04:47 PM by Katrina |
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my turtles keep fighting...
by strider_D - Sep 25, 2004 10:23 PM |
14 |
Oct 16, 2004 01:54 PM by strider_D |
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obesity...red flush...inactivity..why??
by fellow - Sep 25, 2004 07:20 AM |
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Sep 28, 2004 03:41 PM by ntothed89 |
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Super Inactive RES
by silverhalo - Sep 24, 2004 11:06 PM |
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Sep 25, 2004 07:41 PM by Linda G |
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I need some advice on my new turtles
by YASIN1 - Sep 24, 2004 04:59 PM |
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Sep 28, 2004 10:25 AM by ladybug104c |
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GREENS
by boogernsnot - Sep 24, 2004 11:53 AM |
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Sep 28, 2004 03:29 PM by boogernsnot |
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question for the turtle experts
by mabump - Sep 23, 2004 12:42 PM |
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Sep 23, 2004 10:35 PM by Yertle |
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any ideas, need a spot light solution, live with cats
by lmmcbeth - Sep 22, 2004 11:33 AM |
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Oct 10, 2004 01:12 AM by CDP75 |
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Painted turtles
by herpheart13 - Sep 21, 2004 03:12 PM |
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Sep 27, 2004 08:54 PM by Katrina |
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glass or acrylic???
by crazyjgrl82 - Sep 20, 2004 04:28 PM |
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Sep 25, 2004 12:22 PM by iturnrocks |
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egg hatching
by grimreapar87 - Sep 17, 2004 08:39 PM |
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Sep 18, 2004 07:13 AM by dsgnGrl |
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shedding and other shell questions
by meagan - Sep 17, 2004 07:40 PM |
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Sep 20, 2004 03:49 PM by Yertle |
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uvb rays through water
by ieatsnails - Sep 14, 2004 06:15 PM |
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Sep 17, 2004 06:27 PM by iturnrocks |
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baskers
by little-dipper - Sep 14, 2004 10:29 AM |
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Sep 16, 2004 10:17 AM by little-dipper |
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split shell
by turtlemoon - Sep 12, 2004 12:52 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Another Pic
by iturnrocks - Sep 12, 2004 09:35 AM |
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Sep 14, 2004 04:18 PM by little-dipper |
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Lilly pads
by turtlemoon - Sep 12, 2004 07:55 AM |
2 |
Sep 12, 2004 11:21 AM by turtlemoon |
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baby turtle
by LeatherFace420 - Sep 11, 2004 11:44 AM |
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Sep 12, 2004 10:26 AM by LeatherFace420 |
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help my turtle shell is breaking apart. help me please
by lintino - Sep 11, 2004 05:49 AM |
4 |
Oct 11, 2004 11:46 PM by CelinaCorinne |
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pastel RES
by ksterry - Sep 10, 2004 10:52 PM |
0 | No replies |
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RES Size
by xcrashx21 - Sep 09, 2004 05:41 PM |
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Sep 12, 2004 06:35 PM by xcrashx21 |
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Worms???
by LeatherFace420 - Sep 08, 2004 06:43 PM |
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Sep 13, 2004 09:30 AM by Kivey03 |
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have an RES thats 7 in or longer??
by nei - Sep 08, 2004 02:28 PM |
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Oct 11, 2004 11:54 PM by CelinaCorinne |
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Tank weight
by HerpHandler - Sep 08, 2004 12:59 PM |
5 |
Sep 12, 2004 09:25 AM by iturnrocks |
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pastel RES
by ksterry - Sep 08, 2004 07:39 AM |
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Sep 09, 2004 06:30 PM by honuman |
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When to stop protien everyday?
by xcrashx21 - Sep 06, 2004 08:25 AM |
0 | No replies |
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shell and skin shedding
by ntothed89 - Sep 05, 2004 09:09 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 08:27 AM by ntothed89 |
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RES growth
by bradk - Sep 05, 2004 10:58 AM |
5 |
Sep 08, 2004 10:51 PM by TrevorTheBody |
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basking area
by nei - Sep 05, 2004 12:30 AM |
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Sep 09, 2004 10:29 PM by iturnrocks |
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Algae overgrowth
by kerry04 - Sep 03, 2004 06:03 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 10:12 AM by nei |
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gravelly feces
by cougar - Sep 03, 2004 05:31 PM |
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Oct 04, 2004 11:58 PM by karebear41486 |
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New RES
by xcrashx21 - Sep 03, 2004 04:36 PM |
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Sep 26, 2004 08:58 AM by ntothed89 |
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Just adopted injured res
by tacosmom - Sep 01, 2004 10:19 PM |
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Sep 03, 2004 06:56 AM by Katrina |
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Pastel red ear problem
by gotitans1 - Sep 01, 2004 06:26 PM |
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Sep 03, 2004 07:27 AM by ladybug104c |
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Bio Balls??
by resluvr - Sep 01, 2004 09:03 AM |
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Sep 02, 2004 04:40 PM by honuman |
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Is oatmeal OK?
by king_tubby - Aug 31, 2004 04:14 PM |
4 |
Sep 02, 2004 04:42 PM by honuman |
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Water Temp Question
by turtlemoon - Aug 31, 2004 03:46 PM |
5 |
Sep 04, 2004 07:54 PM by turtlemoon |
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SNAIL
by boogernsnot - Aug 31, 2004 01:55 PM |
1 |
Aug 31, 2004 03:43 PM by nahenne |
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new sliders~~did they grow too fast?
by tacosmom - Aug 31, 2004 12:41 AM |
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Aug 31, 2004 07:28 PM by Anita |
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Respiratory infection?
by edill84 - Aug 30, 2004 10:28 PM |
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Aug 31, 2004 04:14 PM by dsgnGrl |
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Is it normal?
by sederah86 - Aug 30, 2004 06:40 PM |
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Aug 31, 2004 04:15 PM by dsgnGrl |
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Weird slider breed
by herpheart13 - Aug 30, 2004 05:42 PM |
1 |
Aug 31, 2004 09:29 AM by ladybug104c |
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filters
by gohome - Aug 30, 2004 03:21 PM |
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Aug 31, 2004 01:19 PM by demunchkin |
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New RES hatchling weak, what can I do?
by Anita - Aug 29, 2004 10:05 PM |
7 |
Sep 10, 2004 12:52 PM by demunchkin |
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Help with female
by ericasa - Aug 29, 2004 03:57 PM |
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Aug 31, 2004 10:35 AM by ladybug104c |
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Breeding Indoors
by whitneywee - Aug 28, 2004 03:56 PM |
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Aug 30, 2004 04:36 PM by whitneywee |
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How do you guys get the hard backing off the cuttle bone?
by NicoleRR - Aug 27, 2004 06:48 PM |
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Aug 28, 2004 10:48 AM by buslady |
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UVB reqiurments
by sumo - Aug 27, 2004 11:31 AM |
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Aug 27, 2004 12:05 PM by dsgnGrl |
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Greens Question
by turtlemoon - Aug 27, 2004 10:40 AM |
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Sep 17, 2004 07:49 PM by meagan |
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UVB requirments (NEED ANOTHER RESPONSE) SORRY!
by sumo - Aug 26, 2004 11:04 PM |
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Aug 27, 2004 10:50 AM by nahenne |
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UVA basking light plz help!!
by turtlegyrl - Aug 26, 2004 10:49 PM |
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Aug 27, 2004 06:01 PM by turtlegyrl |
