2006-09-01 14:40:59 · 9 answers · asked by x_southernbelle 7 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They can live anywhere between 15-40 years depending on how well theyre taken care of. In the wild they usually live about 20 years, in captivity, some have lived to be over 40.
They live in freshwater ponds, streams, marshes, swamps, and rivers, they prefer slow moving of calm water though. They were originally found in Southern part of North America, but now you can find them all over due to people getting them as a pet, and then releasing them out in the wild, which is NOT ok to do as they will most likely die if they were bred and raised in captivity..
2006-09-01 15:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by living2die_0110 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the wild, Red-ears live for an average of 10-20 years.
Their natural habitat are moderately shallow ponds in warm climates, like the southern states.
2006-09-01 17:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a red eared slider who originally came from Florida. She is 12 years old and going strong. I have been told that they can live 30+ years.
2006-09-01 14:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Red Earred Slider named Lily and she is 17 and is still going strong she lives in a tank and she doesn't seem to mind it.
2006-09-01 15:25:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
up to 20-30 years. Can be found almost anywhere in southern US I catch them in the pond here in NC also. They are the most common pet turtle and often released into ponds when the newness of a new pet wears off unfortunatly.
2006-09-01 18:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by bobby h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i have a red eared slider- they didnt actually tell me what kind of turtle it is. i bought it a year and a half ago at a mall in florida. they normally live in the south, and mexico.
2006-09-01 14:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got mine from a fish hatchery in Louisiana and they have been here for 6 years and have multiplied. They live in my pond and are fun to watch and good house keepers of the pond. They were the size of a half dollar when I put them in and now are the size of a hubcap. They eat lots of bugs and the fish food I throw in for my Catfish and perch. They will live until they die or something gets them but years I have been told.
2006-09-01 14:50:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry but i read your answer to the girl who cant open her email address and you said that you managed to open it. so i was wondering can youoplease tell me how you did that? My sister forgot her password and question answer and we dont know what to do. her whole life is on that email.
Please answer by answering one of my questions.
Answer to your question:
It is a medium-sized aquatic animal, ranging in size from 0.8 in (2 cm) when hatched to 11 in (28 cm) as an adult, and is recognised by a red stripe down each side of the head.
sorry im not sure where their habitat is
2006-09-02 05:34:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, i have a red slider also, mine came from mexico and its only like 10 months old, still pretty small, but yeah, its from mexico and healthy.
2006-09-01 14:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by True Smoker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋