Any signs that it uis not healthy? Any signs that it is healthy?
How do i know if my baby 1 inch red ear slider turtle has a healthy shell?
Healthy signs-
- Good color (some white pitting on edges and some silvery 'bubbles', mostly seen when swimming) are OK.
- Firm. At this age, there should be some springy flexibility, some 'bounciness', especially on the bottom and edges
Bad signs-
- Soft- leathery feeling, no springiness.
- Missing scales
- Discolored areas- white, black, etc.
Just as important as these signs, we look for a healthy appetite, good swimming, good basking behavior, etc.
Try http://www.redearslider.com for other ideas.
Reply:The shell should be glossy with no cracks and should not be soft. As it is just a baby the scoots may be pliable, but it should not be soft. If you provide your baby with plenty of UV light you should not have a problem with the health of the shell. Wardley makes a pellet designed for baby turtles that has a higher protein and calcium content. I recommend using this until your turtle is about 3 years of age,If you have trouble getting your pet to eat pellets, try mixing a little brine shrimp in with the pellets. The smell attracts them, and with their limited visual acuity, the eat everything!
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Why does my Red Eared Slider Turtle have like a brown circle on his bottom?
He has like a Brownish foggy circle on the bottom. I tried to clean it off it won't come off. Its like covering his regulard green dot symbols on the bottom of his shell. I don't know what it is but I read a different question where someone had brown spots on his RES Turtle and the best answered person said it is normal. Is that true?
Why does my Red Eared Slider Turtle have like a brown circle on his bottom?
Is it going foggy like the one in this pic? http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_o...
Is that what you mean by the dots? If so yes it's normal. Their designs are all different.
To see more pics: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_o...
Reply:yea i think cause they have circles around there bottom shell..... i got 1 red ear slider, 1 pink belly slider, 1 yellow belly slider, and red belly slider.. no the yellow belly, pink belly, don have circles but my red ear slider and my red belly does though
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Why does my Red Eared Slider Turtle have like a brown circle on his bottom?
Is it going foggy like the one in this pic? http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_o...
Is that what you mean by the dots? If so yes it's normal. Their designs are all different.
To see more pics: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_o...
Reply:yea i think cause they have circles around there bottom shell..... i got 1 red ear slider, 1 pink belly slider, 1 yellow belly slider, and red belly slider.. no the yellow belly, pink belly, don have circles but my red ear slider and my red belly does though
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Can my female red slider turtle reproduce even if there isnt a male around?
I have two females and i read in a site that the don't need a male to be there to mate. Is that true?
Can my female red slider turtle reproduce even if there isnt a male around?
well not really if 1 of ur females turtuls had given bith then b4 u bought them they would have had to been with a male.
Reply:no, only some lizards can do it and even fish, but no turtles as far as i have ever ever heard or read about but they will still lay there eggs and it will be infertile
Reply:Its hard to believe ,butt No . there HAS to be a male to give sperm to the Female .
Reply:no, but they can still drop infertile eggs
Reply:They will still lay eggs but they will be infertile.
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Can my female red slider turtle reproduce even if there isnt a male around?
well not really if 1 of ur females turtuls had given bith then b4 u bought them they would have had to been with a male.
Reply:no, only some lizards can do it and even fish, but no turtles as far as i have ever ever heard or read about but they will still lay there eggs and it will be infertile
Reply:Its hard to believe ,butt No . there HAS to be a male to give sperm to the Female .
Reply:no, but they can still drop infertile eggs
Reply:They will still lay eggs but they will be infertile.
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How can I tell the age of my red ear slider turtle?
I got a pet turtle I do not know much about it. I would like to figure out its age can you help me?
How can I tell the age of my red ear slider turtle?
As far as I know establishing the age of a turtle is almost impossible. The only reason we know they live so long is from carbon dating and fossils. If you are looking to get a turtle don't worry about the age it might outlive you so keep that in mind. They average 80-100 years. Some people say you can use the growth rings on the underside of the shell but these are not accurate and can be worn off. Sorry!
Reply:If you look at the scutts. The scales on the shell, when they are dry you can see "rings" on them, well defined sections. its 1 for 1 as a estimate, the only problem is they smooth out on older turtles and are hard to see.
Reply:You can't, unless you have a really small one. Then, you can tell by the size.
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How can I tell the age of my red ear slider turtle?
As far as I know establishing the age of a turtle is almost impossible. The only reason we know they live so long is from carbon dating and fossils. If you are looking to get a turtle don't worry about the age it might outlive you so keep that in mind. They average 80-100 years. Some people say you can use the growth rings on the underside of the shell but these are not accurate and can be worn off. Sorry!
Reply:If you look at the scutts. The scales on the shell, when they are dry you can see "rings" on them, well defined sections. its 1 for 1 as a estimate, the only problem is they smooth out on older turtles and are hard to see.
Reply:You can't, unless you have a really small one. Then, you can tell by the size.
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Is there an aftermarket rear slider window for an 06 Toyota Tacoma? If so how much and where?
I have an 06 toyota tacoma dbl cab, I shatered the rear slider but everything else is intact. The dealership said it I have to by the whole window at $700.00, thats crazy. Is there another way to fix this that doesnt cost so much? Any advice will be helpfull.
Is there an aftermarket rear slider window for an 06 Toyota Tacoma? If so how much and where?
Ebay or a junkyard
Reply:your truck may not be old enough - But - you can try a place online called autobodypartswarehouse....another one is called certifit -----afraid you might find your truck is too new and you can only get them from the dealer...wish you luck.
Reply:Try looking at Recycler.com under parting out or truck parts.This a good place to find used Toyota parts or After market parts.Another idea is maybe try a camper shell company like Snug Top or an auto glass company maybe the glass to the rear slider can be replaced with out spending so much money.Also you might try an auto salvage yard they might have a tacoma that was in a wreak and parting out.
Reply:If you only have a $500 deductible or less I would just file an insurance claim. I have an 07 and I recently backed into a bicycle. Damage was $986 because it hit the tailgate and took off paint, and dented the bumper which would have to be replaced. I was pissed. Anyway I have a $500 deductible, I got the estimate for $986 so I collected $486 from my insurance company. I went back to the dealer and just had them fix the tailgate at $460. The dent in the bumper is so small you can barely see it. My insurance DID NOT go up at all. At least you can get it fixed right for only your deductible. Good luck
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Is there an aftermarket rear slider window for an 06 Toyota Tacoma? If so how much and where?
Ebay or a junkyard
Reply:your truck may not be old enough - But - you can try a place online called autobodypartswarehouse....another one is called certifit -----afraid you might find your truck is too new and you can only get them from the dealer...wish you luck.
Reply:Try looking at Recycler.com under parting out or truck parts.This a good place to find used Toyota parts or After market parts.Another idea is maybe try a camper shell company like Snug Top or an auto glass company maybe the glass to the rear slider can be replaced with out spending so much money.Also you might try an auto salvage yard they might have a tacoma that was in a wreak and parting out.
Reply:If you only have a $500 deductible or less I would just file an insurance claim. I have an 07 and I recently backed into a bicycle. Damage was $986 because it hit the tailgate and took off paint, and dented the bumper which would have to be replaced. I was pissed. Anyway I have a $500 deductible, I got the estimate for $986 so I collected $486 from my insurance company. I went back to the dealer and just had them fix the tailgate at $460. The dent in the bumper is so small you can barely see it. My insurance DID NOT go up at all. At least you can get it fixed right for only your deductible. Good luck
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Can you put a red slider turtle in a tank with a crawdad? Would one hurt the other?
I have a nice set-up for a dollar coin sized red slider turtle in a heated and well lit tank. My daughter got a crawdad from school and has it in a small, dank bowl. Can I put it in the tank to improve it's quality of life or will one hurt (or eat) the other?
Can you put a red slider turtle in a tank with a crawdad? Would one hurt the other?
Big crawdads eat small turtles, and big turtles eat small crawdads. If they are about the same size they will probably nip at and annoy each other.
Crawdads also carry a bacteria that can cause shell problems in turtles.
Even with this, it would be OK if the tank was nice and large, well-heated and well-filtered, had lots of basking and hiding spots, and was well-lit in a way that included UVB lighting.
You can get some good turtle info at http://www.redearslider.com
Good luck!
Reply:Your crawdad will most likely leave the res alone, but there is a chance that it will try to attack it or even kill it and eat it. However when the res gets larger it will most likely 99% kill and eat the crawdad.
Reply:I wouldnt. I have to red eared sliders [Romeo,%26amp; Juliet] And the crawdad will be aggresive toward the turtle. Now though, once the turtle gets big enough the story will change,%26amp; tables will turn...
Reply:It depends on how big the turtle is.. i have done this before.
my turtle was a little bigger than the size of my fist....
the crawfish died...
Reply:if the res, is the size of a dollar coin, then the res is in danger, but once the res gets older the crawdad will be its dinner. I have 2 female res in a 300 gallon tank, and i put in 3 crawdads, the crawdads didnt even last 2 minutes. These are 2 full grown res not small as yours.
Reply:The turtle will probably eat the crawdad. It may take a while but eventually he will.
Reply:i have two-red-eared-sliders (Myrtle and Yertle the turtles) i personally would not put a crawdad in a tank with a baby red-eared-slider (who knows the crawdad could rip off the babys tail!!!)
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Can you put a red slider turtle in a tank with a crawdad? Would one hurt the other?
Big crawdads eat small turtles, and big turtles eat small crawdads. If they are about the same size they will probably nip at and annoy each other.
Crawdads also carry a bacteria that can cause shell problems in turtles.
Even with this, it would be OK if the tank was nice and large, well-heated and well-filtered, had lots of basking and hiding spots, and was well-lit in a way that included UVB lighting.
You can get some good turtle info at http://www.redearslider.com
Good luck!
Reply:Your crawdad will most likely leave the res alone, but there is a chance that it will try to attack it or even kill it and eat it. However when the res gets larger it will most likely 99% kill and eat the crawdad.
Reply:I wouldnt. I have to red eared sliders [Romeo,%26amp; Juliet] And the crawdad will be aggresive toward the turtle. Now though, once the turtle gets big enough the story will change,%26amp; tables will turn...
Reply:It depends on how big the turtle is.. i have done this before.
my turtle was a little bigger than the size of my fist....
the crawfish died...
Reply:if the res, is the size of a dollar coin, then the res is in danger, but once the res gets older the crawdad will be its dinner. I have 2 female res in a 300 gallon tank, and i put in 3 crawdads, the crawdads didnt even last 2 minutes. These are 2 full grown res not small as yours.
Reply:The turtle will probably eat the crawdad. It may take a while but eventually he will.
Reply:i have two-red-eared-sliders (Myrtle and Yertle the turtles) i personally would not put a crawdad in a tank with a baby red-eared-slider (who knows the crawdad could rip off the babys tail!!!)
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What is the length of the largest known red eared slider turtle in the world?
I have a RES which has a carapace length of about 10 inches. Just wondering.
What is the length of the largest known red eared slider turtle in the world?
11 3/8 inches
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What is the length of the largest known red eared slider turtle in the world?
11 3/8 inches
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