My red ear slider lives in a tank with my fish. hes been in there since he was a baby so the fish are like family and he doesn't bite them. He been in the tank all his life and doesn't walk on land. could this cause a problem for my turtle?
2007-04-12 11:22:34 · 4 answers · asked by <x unknown x> 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yes, red-eared sliders need a dock and basking light, it helps their shell stay hard and healthy, also the water should be kept at 79-80 degrees. That's great it doesn't eat the fish. Wish mine were as docile.
2007-04-12 11:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by blaze_your_brow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it has a good basking sites, and its other needs are taken care of, this should not be a big problem.
For an excellent care site for this species, try either http://www.redearslider.com or http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
2007-04-12 20:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope...its just home raised.
wild kept red eared sliders are ment to be in the wild..
2007-04-12 18:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by Grack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he does nead a basking spot and a uvb light
2007-04-12 18:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by brent f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋