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Red-eared & Other Sliders
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2006.
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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happy and healthy blind RES
by greatkelleyp - Apr 11, 2006 09:05 PM |
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Apr 12, 2006 09:51 PM by iturnrocks |
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How to catch to rescue?
by Ferriss - Apr 09, 2006 04:30 PM |
3 |
Apr 10, 2006 07:15 AM by iturnrocks |
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Reccomended Canister Filter
by the_nis - Apr 09, 2006 12:01 PM |
5 |
Apr 15, 2006 01:44 PM by the_nis |
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Mung bean sprouts
by machinehien - Apr 09, 2006 01:12 AM |
0 | No replies |
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albino red-eared's??
by dustyrhoads - Apr 06, 2006 04:10 PM |
0 | No replies |
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blind turtle
by greatkelleyp - Apr 04, 2006 12:26 AM |
3 |
Apr 29, 2006 12:00 PM by turtletom |
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RES won't use new basking area!
by the_nis - Apr 03, 2006 07:25 AM |
5 |
Apr 05, 2006 12:32 PM by mp |
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RES and snails
by the_nis - Apr 03, 2006 07:20 AM |
3 |
Apr 04, 2006 10:44 AM by PHRatz |
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soft shell? mineral deposits? fungus?
by spycspider - Apr 02, 2006 08:56 PM |
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Apr 04, 2006 02:52 PM by honuman |
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Creating a turtle dock
by MissMiniZoo - Apr 02, 2006 01:09 AM |
3 |
Jun 26, 2006 12:08 PM by mysterick |
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giving my red-bellied some alone time
by desertkingsnake - Apr 01, 2006 11:28 AM |
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Apr 20, 2006 11:54 PM by desertkingsnake |
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Turtles in Pools
by colorfulcritters - Mar 31, 2006 09:01 PM |
2 |
Apr 04, 2006 02:54 PM by honuman |
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One of my babies still won't eat
by greatkelleyp - Mar 29, 2006 02:18 PM |
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Mar 30, 2006 11:24 AM by Linda G |
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RES and heat
by the_nis - Mar 28, 2006 06:23 AM |
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Mar 29, 2006 09:20 PM by iturnrocks |
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When will 06 RES start being available?
by PFAN151 - Mar 27, 2006 02:36 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Source for albino RES?
by pfan151 - Mar 25, 2006 11:01 PM |
0 | No replies |
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nest
by boxer6 - Mar 25, 2006 04:13 PM |
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Mar 25, 2006 04:14 PM by boxer6 |
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100 gallan aquarium- ugly stands
by badabara - Mar 24, 2006 10:50 PM |
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Mar 28, 2006 09:14 PM by honuman |
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whats up with my res
by boxer6 - Mar 24, 2006 09:56 PM |
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Mar 24, 2006 11:33 PM by iturnrocks |
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How Long Do Babies Start Feeding?
by Paradon - Mar 20, 2006 03:36 PM |
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Mar 21, 2006 12:36 AM by Paradon |
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AUS Press: Killer turtles seized ...
by - Mar 19, 2006 06:30 PM |
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Apr 25, 2006 08:41 PM by mountiandew |
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my baby turtles won't eat! Help!
by greatkelleyp - Mar 18, 2006 03:54 PM |
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Mar 26, 2006 04:38 PM by greatkelleyp |
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Captive Bred hatchlings
by ucsda - Mar 18, 2006 02:32 PM |
0 | No replies |
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wild RES issue - need medical input
by dingoblue - Mar 16, 2006 08:36 PM |
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Mar 18, 2006 11:12 AM by dingoblue |
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NEED INFORMATION
by osiris1 - Mar 15, 2006 07:40 PM |
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Mar 16, 2006 01:28 PM by andyuk |
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Incubating for males - what temperatures
by Katrina - Mar 06, 2006 10:15 AM |
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Mar 08, 2006 12:22 AM by iturnrocks |
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Red Eared Slider digging - Help...
by Kimota - Mar 03, 2006 08:42 AM |
3 |
Mar 24, 2006 10:23 PM by badabara |
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shell rot and algae?
by mindyiish - Mar 01, 2006 08:27 PM |
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Mar 02, 2006 06:05 PM by iturnrocks |
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RES and other reptiles
by roadfamily6now - Mar 01, 2006 04:11 AM |
7 |
Mar 20, 2006 12:45 PM by Paradon |
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HELP!!!!!
by jets0417 - Feb 28, 2006 02:31 PM |
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Mar 01, 2006 06:46 PM by RFB |
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help me im new to turtles
by slicer29 - Feb 26, 2006 09:00 PM |
6 |
Mar 02, 2006 10:04 AM by Linda G |
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please help!!
by rule6660 - Feb 26, 2006 09:15 AM |
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Feb 26, 2006 01:56 PM by Linda G |
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How aggressive are male RES's?
by snake_girl85 - Feb 23, 2006 12:44 AM |
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Mar 02, 2006 11:31 AM by snake_girl85 |
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Who would enjoy the pond the most?
by beardiedude - Feb 22, 2006 08:50 PM |
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Feb 23, 2006 05:23 PM by beardiedude |
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what do they prefer? water or land?
by roadfamily6now - Feb 22, 2006 04:50 PM |
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Feb 23, 2006 12:24 AM by spycspider |
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saw something weird.
by ch23119 - Feb 21, 2006 11:32 PM |
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Mar 06, 2006 10:52 AM by buddygrout |
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Went to the Vet...great news
by brokermonkey - Feb 21, 2006 05:27 PM |
0 | No replies |
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turtle events
by brokermonkey - Feb 21, 2006 02:14 PM |
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Feb 21, 2006 03:46 PM by beardiedude |
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HELP!!!!! Lethargic Red Ear
by ninjaturtles - Feb 20, 2006 03:11 PM |
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Feb 21, 2006 03:47 PM by Linda G |
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Filter for a pond...
by beardiedude - Feb 20, 2006 11:04 AM |
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Mar 07, 2006 11:40 AM by reptileguy2727 |
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Thanks for filter info
by Cooky - Feb 19, 2006 04:01 PM |
0 | No replies |
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RES Nesting, How to Set Up & make INCUBATOR ... help PLEASE!
by stomper - Feb 18, 2006 10:20 AM |
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Mar 01, 2006 01:20 PM by Katrina |
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RES - Skin Shedding and Shell Color Change Question
by cyberjunkey - Feb 17, 2006 11:00 PM |
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soft shell problem
by ch23119 - Feb 16, 2006 06:12 PM |
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Feb 21, 2006 05:09 PM by spycspider |
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THERES A BROWNISH COLORED SPOT ON MY HACHLINGS SHELL!
by tpctort - Feb 15, 2006 06:55 PM |
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Feb 16, 2006 03:39 PM by honuman |
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How Do You Get Them to Eat Their Veggies?
by lkitsch - Feb 13, 2006 11:02 PM |
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Feb 16, 2006 01:04 PM by badabara |
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Cloudy water
by newturtlemom - Feb 13, 2006 09:58 AM |
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Feb 14, 2006 06:46 PM by iturnrocks |
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Right Filter for my RES?
by pinkcamel316 - Feb 12, 2006 01:16 PM |
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Feb 15, 2006 08:18 PM by pinkcamel316 |
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AUS Press: Lake hunt a shell shock
by - Feb 12, 2006 09:30 AM |
0 | No replies |
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RES that doesn't like to eat
by zookeepnhippie - Feb 10, 2006 07:40 AM |
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Feb 11, 2006 11:14 AM by mp |
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Jumping RES
by Ferg - Feb 08, 2006 04:30 PM |
2 |
Feb 10, 2006 08:33 PM by rns91294 |
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shell cleaner???
by pac-man - Feb 08, 2006 05:31 AM |
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Feb 08, 2006 11:17 AM by goini04 |
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Zoo Med turtle dock..help!
by rns91294 - Feb 07, 2006 07:05 PM |
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Feb 11, 2006 11:25 AM by rns91294 |
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Filters..new member..please help
by Cooky - Feb 07, 2006 01:54 PM |
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Feb 09, 2006 12:51 PM by andyuk |
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How often to eat and cleaning question
by bmulcahy - Feb 05, 2006 09:30 AM |
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Feb 06, 2006 11:03 AM by PHRatz |
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6-7 year old turtle lost her appetite
by badabara - Feb 04, 2006 09:35 PM |
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Feb 14, 2006 09:54 AM by badabara |
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CHAT WEEK: Feb. 26 - March 4
by phwyvern - Feb 04, 2006 07:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Male Turtles trying to Mate
by tinatheturtle - Feb 04, 2006 05:15 PM |
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Apr 02, 2006 05:08 PM by buslady |
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Making a filter
by joeysgreen - Feb 04, 2006 07:55 AM |
4 |
Feb 10, 2006 08:13 AM by IMacBevan |
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Island nibblers
by invisiblemarker - Feb 03, 2006 06:25 PM |
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Feb 04, 2006 08:05 AM by herpguy24 |
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Shell hole
by masseyjake - Feb 03, 2006 06:09 PM |
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Feb 07, 2006 05:17 PM by iturnrocks |
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Turtles with fish?
by mattjordan - Feb 02, 2006 08:22 PM |
7 |
Mar 02, 2006 06:16 AM by roadfamily6now |
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never basks
by NicNac - Feb 02, 2006 07:47 PM |
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Feb 06, 2006 08:16 AM by Linda G |
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NZL Press: Virginia Lake home to turtle population
by - Feb 01, 2006 07:53 PM |
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Feb 03, 2006 04:47 PM by iturnrocks |
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Staying near bottom A LOT
by SnowWhite22 - Jan 31, 2006 12:59 AM |
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Feb 03, 2006 06:18 PM by invisiblemarker |
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selling babies???
by masyga11 - Jan 30, 2006 03:03 AM |
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Feb 02, 2006 10:36 AM by PHRatz |
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is 40 gallon breeder tank good for adults?
by brokermonkey - Jan 29, 2006 05:17 PM |
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Feb 23, 2006 12:37 AM by badabara |
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good feeding schedual?
by Dime - Jan 28, 2006 10:27 PM |
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Jan 29, 2006 06:30 PM by Linda G |
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cant find food.
by Dime - Jan 28, 2006 04:01 PM |
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Feb 04, 2006 06:27 PM by iturnrocks |
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A Sneezing Turtle
by TurtleSunshine1 - Jan 28, 2006 03:57 PM |
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Feb 01, 2006 12:22 PM by PHRatz |
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should i?
by Dime - Jan 28, 2006 10:54 AM |
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Jan 28, 2006 08:57 PM by Dime |
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Dang BUGS!
by yesimhavingfun - Jan 27, 2006 11:55 PM |
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Jan 28, 2006 06:30 PM by yesimhavingfun |
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is this good?
by Dime - Jan 27, 2006 11:12 PM |
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Jan 28, 2006 12:08 PM by PHRatz |
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RE: New Pastel Slider
by manbart - Jan 27, 2006 10:54 PM |
0 | No replies |
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RE: New Pastel Red Ear
by manbart - Jan 25, 2006 07:26 PM |
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Jan 27, 2006 10:09 AM by PHRatz |
