The painted turtle and red-eared slider are popular choices for pet turtles. However, if you’re choosing a pet turtle for the first time, you may get easily confused as to which one to choose. But worry not; this guide will help you choose the right turtle for you. Painted turtle vs red-eared slider look pretty…
Red-eared sliders can grow pretty big—up to 10 or 12 inches in length. But how fast do they grow from hatchlings through various life stages to reach this adulthood size? How fast does a red-eared slider grow? Red-eared sliders grow pretty fast in their first few years (up to 3 inches) but as they reach…
Red-eared slider poop says a lot about your pet turtle. For instance, just looking at its color can tell you whether you’re feeding your pet more proteins or plant matter. The poop color and appearance can also tell you about the health status of your slider. This article answers all your questions regarding red-eared slider…
If you’re a red-eared slider owner, then you must be able to tell when its shell is healthy or unhealthy. However, this may be challenging if you don’t have much experience with these turtles. But this guide will help you out. Red-eared slider healthy shell vs unhealthy shell: Red-eared slider healthy shell should be hard,…
If you no longer wish to care for your red-eared sliders, then you should do them one last favor and find them a new home. This is way better than releasing them into the wild. So, where can you surrender your red-eared slider turtles? To donate your red-eared sliders to get rid of them, give…
Shell rot is a fatal disease. It affects many turtles besides red-eared sliders. Hence, it is important to know the signs, symptoms, and proper treatment to keep your turtle healthy. So, how can I tell if my red-eared slider has shell rot? If shell rot happens to your red-eared slider turtle, the common symptom is…
Turtles have to carry their beautiful shell on their backs at all times. A common thought that pops up in our heads is whether the turtles can feel their shell on their back or not. So, can turtle feel their shell? Does it have nerves? The interesting answer is yes. Turtles can feel the shells…
It is quite normal to see turtles swimming inside the tank. But concerns arise when the movement of the turtle is erratic. Sometimes, turtles are seen swimming and scratching against the glass wall of the tank. So, why does my turtle keep swimming into the glass? Turtles swim into the glass if they are scared,…
If your red-eared slider nails have grown too long, you’re probably considering cutting them as his caretaker to ensure they don’t give him a hard time when walking, climbing, or snag on things and break. But how exactly do you trim the nails nicely? How to trim male red-eared slider nails? To cut your male…
A healthy balanced diet ensures the healthy growth of your red-eared slider and keeps off various illnesses. If you’re a new turtle owner, you’re probably unsure of what foods to give your pet turtle and which ones to avoid. This guide will answer all your questions regarding your pet turtle’s diet. What do red-reared slider…