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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
I REALLY need a response!!!!!!!! by sumo - Aug 26, 2004 01:40 AM	5	Oct 12, 2004 12:03 AM by CelinaCorinne
What lighting are you using? by sumo - Aug 26, 2004 12:58 AM	3	Oct 12, 2004 12:04 AM by CelinaCorinne
Mature/immature RES by newticus - Aug 26, 2004 12:57 AM	2	Aug 27, 2004 09:04 PM by Katrina
SNAILS by boogernsnot - Aug 25, 2004 06:03 PM	11	Aug 28, 2004 03:11 PM by periwinklewalnut
New RES owner...questions by DJMontville - Aug 25, 2004 04:26 PM	7	Aug 28, 2004 08:55 AM by Katrina
How often should I clean my tank? by xcrashx21 - Aug 25, 2004 04:07 PM	3	Sep 29, 2004 05:09 PM by anakinssliders
very concerned!!! by edill84 - Aug 25, 2004 12:09 PM	1	Aug 26, 2004 12:14 AM by newticus
water level by sumo - Aug 24, 2004 11:13 PM	2	Aug 26, 2004 04:16 PM by periwinklewalnut
Answers needed from red eared sliders (continued) by sumo - Aug 24, 2004 10:40 PM	0	No replies
algae? by edill84 - Aug 24, 2004 10:01 PM	4	Aug 25, 2004 11:37 PM by crazyjgrl82
Are there any turtle breeders in.... by cichlid man - Aug 24, 2004 05:21 PM	1	Aug 24, 2004 06:56 PM by Katrina
Pond filtration by xitch45 - Aug 24, 2004 03:52 PM	0	No replies
red eared slider by connien2003 - Aug 24, 2004 08:25 AM	2	Aug 24, 2004 09:27 PM by connien2003
Feeding (Yes, I did search and read previous posts) by xitch45 - Aug 24, 2004 12:01 AM	2	Aug 24, 2004 03:41 PM by xitch45
wanted: hatchling RES in Calgary AB by NicoleRR - Aug 23, 2004 04:09 PM	1	Aug 23, 2004 04:12 PM by NicoleRR
hatching duration question by joevacus - Aug 23, 2004 03:26 PM	1	Aug 23, 2004 04:05 PM by yellowboy
Blueberries by turtlemoon - Aug 23, 2004 10:08 AM	1	Aug 23, 2004 04:18 PM by NicoleRR
How tall are red eared sliders by sumo - Aug 22, 2004 11:24 PM	0	No replies
Many Questions! Need answers from EXPERIENCED owners by sumo - Aug 22, 2004 01:38 PM	17	Aug 25, 2004 11:32 PM by crazyjgrl82
OK, I need someone to respond right away!!!!! by herpheart13 - Aug 21, 2004 10:39 PM	3	Aug 22, 2004 11:47 PM by AUSSIE-DRAGON
Glasscages by sumo - Aug 21, 2004 09:52 PM	0	No replies
Acrylic or Glass? by sumo - Aug 21, 2004 09:16 PM	4	Aug 25, 2004 10:32 AM by nahenne
Light Red/Orange Dots beneath pits on RES by micheley - Aug 21, 2004 07:19 PM	1	Sep 08, 2004 10:56 PM by micheley
Has anyone bought from this person by zetaphidiablo - Aug 21, 2004 10:22 AM	0	No replies
Red eared slider tank size by sumo - Aug 20, 2004 07:54 PM	1	Aug 20, 2004 08:17 PM by dsgnGrl
intestinal prolapse??? by crazyjgrl82 - Aug 20, 2004 01:50 PM	6	Aug 23, 2004 01:13 AM by buslady
Feeding adult RES by Turt-Liz-Wiz - Aug 20, 2004 11:34 AM	1	Aug 20, 2004 09:00 PM by dsgnGrl
Feeding a young res by xcrashx21 - Aug 19, 2004 03:14 PM	1	Aug 19, 2004 05:31 PM by Katrina
can turtles be mean or turn out mean? by kueenzportie - Aug 18, 2004 11:42 PM	14	Aug 28, 2004 07:04 PM by jeff737
New RES mother by lexxie - Aug 17, 2004 05:12 PM	2	Aug 20, 2004 11:51 AM by Turt-Liz-Wiz
proper tank size for red eared sliders by alieliza - Aug 17, 2004 01:25 PM	3	Aug 17, 2004 08:57 PM by Yertle
RES Foaming at the Mouth? by demunchkin - Aug 17, 2004 12:48 PM	1	Aug 27, 2004 11:30 PM by NicoleRR
Heating at night by Resss - Aug 17, 2004 12:12 PM	3	Aug 18, 2004 11:29 AM by dsgnGrl
RES pond - Many Questions... by Beeftree - Aug 17, 2004 12:12 AM	8	Aug 24, 2004 07:05 PM by Katrina
Confiscation in Myrtle Beach by Katrina - Aug 16, 2004 06:22 AM	6	Aug 19, 2004 06:39 AM by Katrina
vacation food for RES by strider_D - Aug 15, 2004 01:55 PM	5	Aug 16, 2004 02:34 PM by ladybug104c
Painted eggs... by miltb - Aug 14, 2004 01:20 PM	0	No replies
small white worms by yellowboy - Aug 13, 2004 02:45 PM	5	Aug 22, 2004 09:47 AM by fastelectrics
Nevermind.. by bobla - Aug 12, 2004 10:22 PM	0	No replies
HELP!! How can you tell the difference between skin shedding and fungus? by bobla - Aug 12, 2004 09:33 PM	0	No replies
feeding baby RES'?! by edill84 - Aug 12, 2004 01:12 PM	5	Aug 15, 2004 08:14 PM by periwinklewalnut
Question(s) about lighting... by boogernsnot - Aug 12, 2004 01:53 AM	1	Aug 12, 2004 08:17 AM by periwinklewalnut
Questions on changing shell color. by Doug-P - Aug 11, 2004 10:26 PM	2	Aug 13, 2004 11:52 PM by Doug-P
turtles wont eat greens! by strider_D - Aug 11, 2004 10:25 PM	11	Aug 13, 2004 02:57 PM by turtleboi
yellow bellied slider hatchling needs help by radiofemme - Aug 11, 2004 07:34 PM	1	Aug 11, 2004 09:41 PM by periwinklewalnut
Is it OK to keep shiners with my two RES? by alebron - Aug 11, 2004 12:29 PM	2	Aug 11, 2004 04:22 PM by alebron
Smart, but Lonesome RES? by oceanwalker - Aug 11, 2004 10:50 AM	0	No replies
spanish language care guide for miserable res by tacosmom - Aug 10, 2004 08:22 PM	2	Aug 11, 2004 11:55 AM by tacosmom
escaped RES by tacosmom - Aug 10, 2004 08:17 PM	4	Aug 12, 2004 09:15 PM by tacosmom
1st step (do it yourself) Turtle pond by MotherGecko - Aug 10, 2004 01:00 AM	0	No replies
2nd step DIY Turtle Pond by MotherGecko - Aug 10, 2004 12:48 AM	0	No replies
3rd step DIY Turtle Pond by MotherGecko - Aug 10, 2004 12:45 AM	0	No replies
4th step DIY Turtle pond by MotherGecko - Aug 10, 2004 12:42 AM	0	No replies
5th step DIY Turtle Pond (end result) by MotherGecko - Aug 10, 2004 12:37 AM	6	Aug 22, 2004 12:02 AM by MotherGecko
Turtle bite by turtlemoon - Aug 09, 2004 07:32 PM	2	Aug 10, 2004 12:54 PM by demunchkin
RES Eggs by heymikeyr - Aug 09, 2004 06:37 AM	2	Aug 09, 2004 10:01 AM by heymikeyr
Wisconsin probes illegal sale of hatchling sliders by Katrina - Aug 08, 2004 10:59 PM	2	Aug 19, 2004 05:30 PM by Katrina
RES has been twitching by kevinlw - Aug 08, 2004 09:23 PM	3	Aug 11, 2004 12:36 AM by boogernsnot
Please Help......Very Important !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by dumblond81 - Aug 08, 2004 07:18 PM	2	Aug 08, 2004 10:57 PM by Katrina
Why are there no het RES? by whitneywee - Aug 08, 2004 04:22 PM	1	Aug 15, 2004 02:05 PM by Pet_Man
dead res =o( by mijfr0g - Aug 07, 2004 10:48 PM	4	Aug 08, 2004 05:37 PM by mijfr0g
Shell Rot by jamestheposuer - Aug 07, 2004 07:20 PM	2	Nov 29, 2004 11:28 PM by CelinaCorinne
are they sick???? by edill84 - Aug 06, 2004 11:29 PM	2	Aug 07, 2004 10:56 AM by buslady
filters? by strider_D - Aug 06, 2004 12:00 PM	3	Aug 07, 2004 10:58 PM by strider_D
pregnant RES? by strider_D - Aug 05, 2004 11:44 PM	12	Aug 15, 2004 02:09 PM by Pet_Man
RES has DRY SHELL...normal or not? by megalina - Aug 05, 2004 09:52 PM	10	Aug 16, 2004 05:08 AM by megalina
bad for my RES? by edill84 - Aug 05, 2004 07:19 PM	5	Aug 08, 2004 01:44 PM by Katrina
Tank size question... by dcnaftz - Aug 05, 2004 07:03 PM	1	Aug 06, 2004 09:39 AM by ladybug104c
res suddenly fighting with others. by dumblond81 - Aug 05, 2004 10:24 AM	8	Aug 11, 2004 08:43 AM by ladybug104c
UK Press: Terrapins strike terror into Sheepwash Pond by - Aug 04, 2004 11:46 AM	1	Aug 05, 2004 02:47 PM by snakeguy88
WHATS WRONG WITH MY SLIDERS?????? by AliHalpern - Aug 04, 2004 01:23 AM	2	Aug 04, 2004 08:41 AM by nahenne
CAn racoons eat my sliders? by ehuante - Aug 03, 2004 10:54 PM	1	Aug 06, 2004 09:38 AM by ladybug104c
Advice about turtle donation - Dallas, TX by shill77 - Aug 03, 2004 11:05 AM	2	Aug 04, 2004 08:57 AM by ladybug104c
gooey stuff under turtle dock by mijfr0g - Aug 02, 2004 11:18 AM	2	Aug 03, 2004 01:05 PM by binker123
EMERGENCY PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by barbieinbondage - Jul 30, 2004 10:15 PM	6	Aug 05, 2004 11:10 PM by barbieinbondage

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