My mom just bought me these turtles and we don't know what type of turtle is it.
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2007-04-09 14:41:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Aw, Ken... Don't rain on the parade.
You have Red eared Sliders... the most popular turtle sold (even illegally).
Enjoy
http://www.tortoise.org/archives/elegans.html
http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=26
2007-04-09 16:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by hotsnakes2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red Eared Sliders.
2007-04-11 18:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by fununtilitsover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are red eared sliders, certainly.
Since your mother got them for you without knowing what they are, however, I beg you to read about them to make sure you shouldn't return them ASAP (assuming they weren't infamously bought in Chinatown). Your turtles will grow...quickly. Two will outgrow a 20 gal. tank in about 2 years, for sure. They will get to be the size of shoe boxes in a few more years after that. They need a lot of water, not just wading water, so keeping their habitat clean in such a volume is a big commitment.
I don't understand why somebody would buy an animal without even knowing what it was...it's so sad.
2007-04-09 21:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by pynki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are red eared slider turtles. They eat regular turtle food and are fun to play with. Just be careful because just like with handling frogs and fish, they could carry salmonella. Also be prepared to clean the tank once to twice a week.
2007-04-09 21:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jimmy K 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Red eared sliders
2007-04-09 21:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
red ear slider turtles. they get about 6 inches when theyre adults feed them minnows and make sure u get a water heater cuz the water has to be a certain temp. gl.
2007-04-11 15:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by blackoceanview 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a red eared slider
type in red ear slider turtle care sheet in google to see how to take care of them. if you need help
2007-04-12 15:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by reptile lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw, they're so cute! I think maybe they're red-eared sliders but let's see what others say. I'm no herpologist, or whatever. Cuties though!!!!! I love turtles.
2007-04-09 21:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by pookiemct07 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are red eared sliders they get big and will need a huge tank, and may start to fight when they get older so you may need to seperate them. You need to get a UVB light, a basking light and a basking spot where they can get out of the water to bask. Check out this website it will tell you all you need to know. If you don't care for these guys properly they will get sick and die so be sure your caring for them properly.
2007-04-10 01:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately Red-ear Sliders.
For some great care help, try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com and http://www.redearslider.com
You will learn, for example, that these guys like big tanks with plenty of warm, clean water to swim in- like the pponds they live in in the wild.
You'll learn about the right foods, lighting, etc. to keep them healthy and happy- and be able to enjoy them for years!
Good luck!
2007-04-10 16:14:36 · answer #10 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋