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Red-eared & Other Sliders
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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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.
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RES territorial
by sand-fire - Sep 15, 2003 10:40 PM |
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RES territorial
by sand-fire - Sep 15, 2003 10:39 PM |
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More questions, how do you tell th strength of a baby turtle shell without hurting it?
by alebron - Sep 15, 2003 05:59 PM |
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intestinal problems?
by unworthy - Sep 15, 2003 05:51 PM |
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Sep 17, 2003 07:43 AM by dsgnGrl |
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Just curious, does any body have any pictures or know what swollen eyes look like?
by alebron - Sep 15, 2003 05:37 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Question about uvb rays
by resmomma - Sep 15, 2003 12:45 PM |
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Sep 16, 2003 09:57 AM by dsgnGrl |
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filter for a small tank?
by binker123 - Sep 15, 2003 11:21 AM |
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Sep 25, 2003 01:00 PM by lostboy540 |
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Is it possible to get UVB ray that can give off heat.
by alebron - Sep 15, 2003 08:38 AM |
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Sep 15, 2003 12:05 PM by resmomma |
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Neodymium Bulb
by demunchkin - Sep 15, 2003 08:00 AM |
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Sep 15, 2003 10:50 PM by mariza |
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calculation help?
by binker123 - Sep 15, 2003 12:21 AM |
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Sep 15, 2003 09:53 AM by binker123 |
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RES and salmonella
by swrthe - Sep 14, 2003 11:33 PM |
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Sep 23, 2003 06:24 PM by honuman |
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Hatchling not eating ...Help!
by jend09 - Sep 14, 2003 09:38 PM |
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Sep 18, 2003 04:29 AM by mariza |
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Heat lamp wattage
by Menolly - Sep 14, 2003 04:33 PM |
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Sep 14, 2003 05:07 PM by Engloid |
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What is good pH Level for RES?
by ketel1 - Sep 14, 2003 02:36 PM |
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Sep 15, 2003 01:59 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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hibernating in ground not water?
by tenar - Sep 14, 2003 09:51 AM |
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Sep 17, 2003 05:56 PM by Katrina |
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Just recieved Two baby RES, the size of a half a dollar. What to do?
by alebron - Sep 13, 2003 11:23 PM |
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Sep 15, 2003 02:02 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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uvb light
by resmomma - Sep 13, 2003 09:30 PM |
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Sep 14, 2003 02:28 AM by mariza |
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help albino RES care
by 89whitelx - Sep 13, 2003 05:57 PM |
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Sep 17, 2003 02:42 PM by honuman |
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Rehabilitation pics
by snakeguy88 - Sep 13, 2003 04:03 PM |
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Hi! I'd love to hear some thoughts about my baby RES
by binker123 - Sep 13, 2003 03:58 PM |
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Sep 15, 2003 12:34 PM by MaryC |
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RES in local lake
by mr_phew - Sep 12, 2003 02:42 PM |
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Sep 12, 2003 04:46 PM by honuman |
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Filter Question
by honeybee - Sep 12, 2003 09:51 AM |
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Sep 25, 2003 01:15 PM by lostboy540 |
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Feeding RES goldfish
by littleturtle1707 - Sep 11, 2003 06:31 PM |
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Sep 11, 2003 10:03 PM by GabyES |
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Do RES get lonely?
by dsres - Sep 11, 2003 10:07 AM |
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Sep 12, 2003 08:30 AM by dsres |
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Tank setup for new baby
by Bradford3803 - Sep 10, 2003 01:48 PM |
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Sep 11, 2003 03:15 AM by kiwiturtle |
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New turtle mommy
by Bradford3803 - Sep 10, 2003 12:37 PM |
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Sep 10, 2003 10:31 PM by MaryC |
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prolapse: need help fast
by faerie822 - Sep 10, 2003 11:46 AM |
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Sep 11, 2003 12:18 AM by faerie822 |
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Eggs ready?
by newwine - Sep 08, 2003 12:05 PM |
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Sep 13, 2003 01:48 PM by GabyES |
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Emaciated RES - Vitamin Suggestions?
by Dove - Sep 07, 2003 09:05 PM |
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Sep 07, 2003 09:49 PM by turtlefancy |
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Splashing at night
by subsonic816 - Sep 07, 2003 05:53 PM |
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Sep 09, 2003 11:33 PM by iturnrocks |
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females
by kiwiturtle - Sep 06, 2003 06:55 PM |
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Help!!!!!!! Major problem...Blind turtle
by jend09 - Sep 05, 2003 11:33 PM |
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Sep 09, 2003 12:50 PM by demunchkin |
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how old to breed?
by tenar - Sep 05, 2003 11:32 PM |
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Sep 06, 2003 04:37 PM by Katrina |
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Compacted Turtle - Laxitives?
by Giraffe28 - Sep 04, 2003 08:11 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 03:17 PM by honuman |
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New Hatchlings ? Please Help.
by peterski - Sep 04, 2003 12:04 AM |
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Sep 04, 2003 12:17 PM by hussman |
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Different Sizes in the same tank
by turtlemix21 - Sep 01, 2003 05:24 PM |
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Sep 03, 2003 05:53 PM by honuman |
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stores
by ebubbles0o0 - Sep 01, 2003 12:57 PM |
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Sep 02, 2003 07:54 AM by shocker |
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thanks for the help
by REStrainer - Aug 31, 2003 04:40 PM |
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Sep 02, 2003 11:02 AM by dsgnGrl |
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tank set up and growth also feeding
by restrainer - Aug 31, 2003 12:01 PM |
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Aug 31, 2003 11:26 PM by mariza |
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HELP! hatching...
by dmlove - Aug 29, 2003 06:35 PM |
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Fish and Sliders
by untappedpilot2 - Aug 29, 2003 06:34 PM |
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Sep 04, 2003 09:20 AM by dsgnGrl |
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Fish and Sliders
by untappedpilot2 - Aug 29, 2003 06:34 PM |
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HATCHING!!!! HELP please
by dmlove - Aug 29, 2003 06:17 PM |
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HATCHING!!!! HELP please
by dmlove - Aug 29, 2003 06:17 PM |
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turtles and objects
by ariestheturtle - Aug 29, 2003 05:33 PM |
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Aug 31, 2003 03:05 PM by Katrina |
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calcium "deposits" or "spots"
by turtleyman - Aug 27, 2003 09:34 PM |
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Aug 30, 2003 07:23 AM by mariza |
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breeding, hatching, and taking care of baby res's...etc
by turtleyman - Aug 27, 2003 09:30 PM |
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Aug 28, 2003 09:21 PM by turtlefancy |
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describe basking setups
by MaryC - Aug 27, 2003 10:56 AM |
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Sep 05, 2003 10:38 PM by MaryC |
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pastels versus clowns
by whitneywee - Aug 26, 2003 05:19 PM |
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Any one there able to give a quick answer as going out in a minute, please read!.
by uk-repfan - Aug 26, 2003 02:33 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 01:40 AM by mariza |
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Turtle Tank - Mosquitoes
by aimee1101 - Aug 26, 2003 12:46 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 06:22 AM by aimee1101 |
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cuttle bone
by ariestheslider - Aug 26, 2003 11:11 AM |
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Aug 29, 2003 05:29 PM by ariestheturtle |
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RES Breeding?
by Sieneko - Aug 26, 2003 01:08 AM |
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Shedding skin
by maryC - Aug 25, 2003 09:44 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 10:47 AM by MaryC |
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Choking RES. Help please!
by kmartini - Aug 25, 2003 09:29 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 04:52 PM by honuman |
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Pic of my 10 yrs old RES
by cornsnake234 - Aug 25, 2003 09:09 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 10:44 PM by MaryC |
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Pic of my 10 yrs old RES
by cornsnake234 - Aug 25, 2003 09:08 PM |
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Can The UVB Light Go Through Plexiglass?
by disneyvillianess - Aug 25, 2003 07:49 PM |
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Aug 26, 2003 10:08 PM by disneyvillianess |
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OOPS! Sorry about all the repeats......
by southernpawsc - Aug 25, 2003 06:52 PM |
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Lighting
by peacemaker885 - Aug 25, 2003 02:07 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 01:48 AM by mariza |
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What would signs of internal damage be?/neigbors messed up
by southernpawsc - Aug 25, 2003 08:41 AM |
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Aug 25, 2003 06:51 PM by southernpawsc |
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How can I tame my RES?
by corey - Aug 25, 2003 07:37 AM |
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Aug 25, 2003 11:44 PM by kmartini |
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Feeding brandnew res hatchlings
by newwine - Aug 24, 2003 11:55 PM |
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Sep 08, 2003 12:02 PM by newwine |
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eating habits
by grimreapar87 - Aug 23, 2003 10:09 PM |
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Aug 24, 2003 03:37 AM by Fusiongt |
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Help nasty pink/red stuff on undershell!!!
by mommaturtle - Aug 22, 2003 06:04 PM |
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Aug 28, 2003 07:14 AM by Katrina |
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Shell Pattern
by kittyeatsturtle - Aug 22, 2003 01:38 PM |
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Aug 22, 2003 04:55 PM by honuman |
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huge RES
by mikekillstheday - Aug 22, 2003 12:00 AM |
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Aug 25, 2003 02:56 PM by honuman |
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Can turtles cry?
by Fusiongt - Aug 21, 2003 04:24 PM |
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Aug 21, 2003 07:17 PM by turtletom |
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bored turtle?
by honeybee - Aug 21, 2003 09:48 AM |
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Aug 21, 2003 06:59 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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New Bichito pic and food question
by IvanTheTerrible - Aug 21, 2003 09:35 AM |
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Aug 23, 2003 07:49 AM by IvanTheTerrible |
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Introducing a new res?
by gr8flcindy - Aug 20, 2003 05:14 PM |
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Aug 23, 2003 09:26 PM by mariza |
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RES w/ suspected health problems
by MadCarlotta - Aug 20, 2003 03:33 PM |
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Aug 20, 2003 08:26 PM by MadCarlotta |
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winter hibernation
by bsandage - Aug 20, 2003 11:50 AM |
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Aug 21, 2003 06:30 PM by honuman |
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SHE BASKED!
by ketel1 - Aug 20, 2003 11:19 AM |
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Aug 20, 2003 11:37 PM by ketel1 |
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Bicho tried escaping!
by IvanTheTerrible - Aug 20, 2003 10:10 AM |
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Aug 20, 2003 03:30 PM by Fusiongt |
