I have a large enough tank so If I do then can someone give me a estimation on time?
2006-11-24 12:40:52 · 4 answers · asked by crystal s 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
abu 2 years
2006-11-27 14:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope by a large enough tank you mean over 100 gallons. With turtles it has a lot to do with how much you feed them. Overfeeding will cause them to grow faster but will cause shell deformations. Most people overfeed their turtles because it seems like they are always hungry. In the wild, sliders usually eat dead fish and there is competition with other turtles so they are quick to eat before the others get it all.
Also, RES are water turtles and they can swim. A 100 gallon tank is useless if you only have a few inches of water. Get a canopy hood and fill the tank all the way up.
2006-11-28 20:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by iturnrocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should hit about 4" in the next couple of years, then take about 5 years to get close to adult size of 8-10".
Check out http://ww.redearslider.com for ideas and care guidelines.
2006-11-24 21:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If properly cared for, sliders can reach their adult size in a couple years.
2006-11-24 21:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋