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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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Turtles in outdoor pond in Pa. What to do during winter months???
by ozzie09 - Jul 30, 2004 10:05 AM |
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Jul 30, 2004 03:27 PM by iturnrocks |
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Picture
by i_am_nick - Jul 29, 2004 02:00 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Cross Breeding
by i_am_nick - Jul 29, 2004 01:57 PM |
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Aug 05, 2004 09:04 PM by yellowboy |
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new habitat???
by jayskee - Jul 28, 2004 08:21 PM |
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Jul 29, 2004 10:48 AM by brokermonkey |
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Albino RES Trio
by MotherGecko - Jul 27, 2004 11:34 PM |
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Jul 29, 2004 06:15 AM by Turt-Liz-Wiz |
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Help turtle escaped!!!!!!
by kooer - Jul 27, 2004 11:02 PM |
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Nov 29, 2004 11:34 PM by CelinaCorinne |
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My tank exploded !!
by briteyes - Jul 27, 2004 07:48 PM |
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Jul 30, 2004 08:31 PM by briteyes |
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Neck jerking
by dmbfan - Jul 27, 2004 04:05 PM |
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Jul 28, 2004 02:28 PM by margofargo |
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Oil like film on top of water
by Dmbfan - Jul 27, 2004 10:34 AM |
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Jul 28, 2004 08:52 AM by brokermonkey |
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How many RES eggs is too many?
by BC-Fern - Jul 27, 2004 06:31 AM |
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Jul 28, 2004 06:41 AM by nahenne |
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We have EGGS!!! How long do they take to hatch?
by missycat2000 - Jul 26, 2004 09:12 PM |
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Jul 27, 2004 07:52 AM by nahenne |
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filters
by crestedkyle - Jul 26, 2004 08:46 AM |
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Jul 26, 2004 09:51 AM by brokermonkey |
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Fluorescent lighting enough?
by chewieu - Jul 26, 2004 08:36 AM |
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Jul 27, 2004 07:16 AM by dsgnGrl |
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cold or infection?
by turtboy - Jul 25, 2004 01:15 PM |
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Jul 27, 2004 07:10 PM by Anita |
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Feeding a baby RES
by pinkytyphoon - Jul 25, 2004 11:39 AM |
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Jul 25, 2004 01:02 PM by nahenne |
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SOS!!! sick turtles PLEASE HELP!!!
by turtboy - Jul 25, 2004 03:09 AM |
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Jul 25, 2004 02:37 PM by nahenne |
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Age???
by kooer - Jul 25, 2004 12:06 AM |
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Jul 25, 2004 05:49 PM by nahenne |
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Albino sliders
by i_am_nick - Jul 24, 2004 05:45 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Questions about slider morphs
by i_am_nick - Jul 24, 2004 05:35 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My New Hatchling!
by dsgnGrl - Jul 24, 2004 12:09 PM |
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Jul 26, 2004 09:46 AM by brokermonkey |
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Pics of my 55 Gallon Setup for ladybug
by MissMiniZoo - Jul 23, 2004 10:57 PM |
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Jul 26, 2004 10:36 AM by ladybug104c |
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A couple sexy ladies!
by MotherGecko - Jul 23, 2004 02:41 PM |
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Jul 27, 2004 11:29 PM by MotherGecko |
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Female Albino RES relaxing in her waterfall...
by MotherGecko - Jul 23, 2004 02:34 PM |
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what does it mean
by brokermonkey - Jul 23, 2004 12:27 PM |
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fluval skimmer---anyone use it?
by brokermonkey - Jul 23, 2004 12:22 PM |
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Algea growth
by pebjr7405 - Jul 23, 2004 10:52 AM |
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How old do ya think she is???
by kooer - Jul 22, 2004 09:08 PM |
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Jul 22, 2004 10:47 PM by iturnrocks |
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How do I post a pic???? Thnx!!!!
by kooer - Jul 22, 2004 07:49 PM |
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Jul 25, 2004 12:07 AM by kooer |
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setup pics/ advice
by crestedkyle - Jul 22, 2004 12:15 PM |
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Jul 26, 2004 10:26 AM by ladybug104c |
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Water Testers
by brokermonkey - Jul 22, 2004 08:52 AM |
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Help! Advice needed!
by XTripleZeroX - Jul 22, 2004 03:58 AM |
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Jul 22, 2004 07:32 AM by nahenne |
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Is there anything I can do for this baby turtle???
by bcibydesign - Jul 21, 2004 05:00 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 09:55 PM by turtleboi |
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Help with cycling
by grimreapar87 - Jul 21, 2004 04:43 PM |
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Jul 22, 2004 01:36 PM by honuman |
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Thank- Yous
by bobla - Jul 21, 2004 03:02 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 03:09 PM by ladybug104c |
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29 gallon good for?
by turtlesami - Jul 21, 2004 01:06 PM |
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Jul 22, 2004 05:24 PM by honuman |
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Any idea what kind of basking set up to use for two large RES'?
by jeff737 - Jul 21, 2004 10:42 AM |
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Jul 22, 2004 06:28 PM by jeff737 |
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RES under turtle dock!!!
by bobla - Jul 20, 2004 10:39 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 03:07 PM by bobla |
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Did my RES get fried in the sun?
by basil - Jul 20, 2004 02:21 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 02:44 PM by honuman |
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FLUVAL 304 Latch BROKE!
by brokermonkey - Jul 20, 2004 08:23 AM |
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Jul 20, 2004 09:02 AM by ladybug104c |
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Water Changes and FilStar XP3?
by MissMiniZoo - Jul 19, 2004 02:11 PM |
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Jul 23, 2004 02:22 PM by MissMiniZoo |
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Age v.s. Hibernation question
by fastelectrics - Jul 18, 2004 11:17 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 03:19 PM by honuman |
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Western Painted Turtle
by boogernsnot - Jul 18, 2004 12:55 AM |
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Jul 18, 2004 01:49 AM by spycspider |
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Sharing a photo of my cooter...
by iturnrocks - Jul 17, 2004 01:46 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 08:07 PM by kiwiturtle |
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Foods for baby RES
by Gecko40245 - Jul 16, 2004 10:08 PM |
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Jul 18, 2004 09:36 AM by Anita |
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RES sneezing....
by trish - Jul 16, 2004 08:57 PM |
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Jul 18, 2004 09:41 AM by Anita |
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Blow to the nose
by RoyC - Jul 16, 2004 08:41 PM |
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Jul 22, 2004 09:28 AM by ladybug104c |
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Indoor turtles
by turtlemoon - Jul 15, 2004 10:00 PM |
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Jul 20, 2004 05:04 PM by Katrina |
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CLR safe for cleaning my tank?
by payley - Jul 15, 2004 05:57 PM |
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Jul 19, 2004 05:48 AM by Turt-Liz-Wiz |
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Very, very sick RES
by mckelvy - Jul 15, 2004 01:47 PM |
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Jul 15, 2004 06:47 PM by Anita |
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Keeping the birds out
by cod6545 - Jul 15, 2004 11:54 AM |
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Jul 16, 2004 04:32 PM by NomadOfTheHills |
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Anyone have links of Turtle Ponds?
by brokermonkey - Jul 15, 2004 08:23 AM |
0 | No replies |
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turtle eating algae wafers....
by anddawede - Jul 15, 2004 05:05 AM |
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Jul 17, 2004 10:54 AM by meretseger |
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swollen head
by hbell2 - Jul 15, 2004 03:05 AM |
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Jul 15, 2004 06:53 PM by Anita |
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cycling an aquarium for a turtle?
by grimreapar87 - Jul 14, 2004 07:02 PM |
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Jul 17, 2004 03:20 PM by grimreapar87 |
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Sex of turtle
by pebjr7405 - Jul 14, 2004 09:08 AM |
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Jul 16, 2004 09:49 AM by BusladyOfSoCal |
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Is my res pregnant?
by gorzugi33 - Jul 13, 2004 05:49 PM |
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Jul 15, 2004 07:49 PM by Anita |
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Problem! common snapper may have worms help!
by gorzugi33 - Jul 13, 2004 05:48 PM |
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Jul 15, 2004 07:09 PM by Anita |
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Heater question
by frogsandchams - Jul 12, 2004 05:30 PM |
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Jul 13, 2004 08:39 PM by nahenne |
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HUGE RES
by NomadOfTheHills - Jul 11, 2004 11:57 PM |
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Jul 14, 2004 08:08 AM by NomadOfTheHills |
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Turtle Dock & Pleco
by royc - Jul 11, 2004 01:11 PM |
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Jul 16, 2004 08:37 PM by RoyC |
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Skin shedding all the time???
by heartsx2 - Jul 11, 2004 10:52 AM |
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Jul 11, 2004 12:05 PM by heartsx2 |
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Post pics of your turt tanks...
by grizzgt - Jul 11, 2004 03:24 AM |
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Tank Size?
by leogecko16 - Jul 10, 2004 01:20 AM |
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Jul 11, 2004 12:10 AM by nickg |
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Turtle egg found near pond!
by DarrylMinguito - Jul 09, 2004 11:58 PM |
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Florida Chicken Turtle
by Brady - Jul 09, 2004 01:02 PM |
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Jul 09, 2004 03:42 PM by honuman |
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RES Versus Painted Turtle
by boogernsnot - Jul 09, 2004 02:21 AM |
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Jul 09, 2004 12:24 PM by honuman |
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my res is making some strange sounds.
by obi263 - Jul 08, 2004 11:08 PM |
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Jul 16, 2004 09:52 AM by BusladyOfSoCal |
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IMPORTANT!!!!!! Well, to me, at least!! = )
by herpheart13 - Jul 08, 2004 04:31 PM |
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Jul 08, 2004 04:48 PM by honuman |
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basking
by smerek15 - Jul 08, 2004 03:08 PM |
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Jul 09, 2004 04:41 PM by HerperHelmz |
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New!
by icdropzone - Jul 08, 2004 11:29 AM |
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Jul 08, 2004 04:47 PM by honuman |
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Plecos and Turtles.
by turtlequest - Jul 06, 2004 11:47 AM |
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Jul 06, 2004 12:35 PM by dsgngrl |
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Map turtle missing a piece of lower jaw...
by girliegirl - Jul 06, 2004 08:47 AM |
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Jul 10, 2004 09:11 PM by Anita |
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Turtles running around
by turtlemoon - Jul 05, 2004 09:59 PM |
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Jul 13, 2004 05:56 PM by gorzugi33 |
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looking for pastel RES..plz help!!
by turtlegyrl - Jul 05, 2004 09:30 PM |
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Here is the site for my local Herpetologist........
by Turtle_lover - Jul 05, 2004 05:45 PM |
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