Add a fun, interesting and unique pet to your home with the addition of this Red-Eared Slider Turtle. This beautiful shelled reptile is a distant relative of turtles that walked the earth more than 200 million years ago. Along with their interesting history, turtles have excellent eyesight and a keen sense of smell. They're fun to care for and fascinating to watch, making them popular pets for families and hobbyists alike. Learn more about these fascinating creatures, their behaviors, and how to care for them in the sections below.
Experience Level: Beginner
Expected Size: The Red-Eared Slider can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) or larger.
Lifespan: On average, they live 20 years or longer.
Diet: Aquatic turtles are omnivores and eat assorted insects as well as plants.
Caution: Turtles prefer to be housed alone. While they have no teeth, it can still hurt when they bite.
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Safety tips for you and your pet:
1. ALL ANIMALS can potentially carry viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases contagious to humans. 2. Thoroughly wash your hands with
warm, soapy water before and after contact with any pet or its habitat. 3. Adults should assist children withhand washing after contact with a pet or its enclosure. 4. Use caution when handling pets, and remember they may bite or scratch, especially when stressed.