Things To Know About Baby Red Eared Sliders

Baby red eared sliders have been equipped for survival through millions of years of evolution, yet most of them still perish in the wild when they are very young. As such, it is important that you provide the proper environment to help your turtle be as healthy and happy as he can be.

Baby Red Eared Sliders – What to Feed Them

What to feed your turtle is an important consideration. Baby red eared sliders can be fed dried krill or small insects. Although most turtles tend to become more herbivorous as they mature, baby turtles tend to have a diet higher in animal products. In addition to commercial turtle food, young turtles can also eat leafy greens and aquatic plants, although these are not enough alone. A good mixture of commercial food, animal products and vegetation is the best mix for your turtle.

Baby Red Eared Sliders – How to House Them

Baby red eared sliders require a home and that can sometimes be expensive. Its tank should be at least twenty gallons to start, but you should realize that you will need about ten gallons of water per inch of turtle. Your turtle can grow up to 14 inches long, so you should take into account the fact that you will need to buy a larger tank eventually for your turtle.

Baby red eared sliders are aquatic turtles, but they cannot breathe under water, so you will have to have a "land" area for them to rest on. Filters for the water and heat lamps to keep your turtle warm will also be necessary. You should be prepared to spend the time and money necessary to make sure your turtle is comfortable and that all of its needs are provided for. If you're not, your turtle may become unhealthy or may have a shortened lifespan.

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