I recently adopted 2 1'' inch red eared sliders. I need a COMPLETE list of everything to take care of them. Also there just hatched. If you could also tell me where to get them food, what to feed them and where to get cheap terrariums/ free samples. Anything free or cheap is appreciated.
2007-05-31 13:27:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
www.austinsturtlepage.com has good info. Generally, 10 gallons for every 1inch of shell. Water level 1.5 times shell length. Heat lamp on for 12 hours with a basking spot (that they can crawl out of water) of 95-100 degrees). UVB bulb that is on all day over basking area and is changed every 6 months. Water heaters a must. Strong water filter and weekly water changes a must. No gravel on the bottom--impactions a huge risk. They are very smelly if not kept perfectly clean. Turtle diet, fish, insects, some vegie matter as babies. As they get older will eat mostly vegie matter. Grow to dinner plate size and will need huge tanks.
2007-05-31 13:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋