REDEAR SLIDER

RED EAR SLIDER

Distribution: Eastern U.S.A. to northern South America. Size: Females to 12"--Males smaller. Temperament: Good tempered ,very active can be kept together. Hardiness: very hardy ,juveniles need calcium. can live to 40 years Sexing: Males have a longer tail and longer front nails. Females are larger. Enclosurelargest aquarium that you have space for. A 29 gal. tank is anice size. The tank should be filled with water.Food: Fresh greens, fish and crickets. Water: use chlorinated water -kills fungus- a mechanical water filter. Temperature: water temperature 77-86f. Air temp 85f. Lighting: UVA and UVB lighting required . A 12 hour light cycle is recommended.Heating: Submersible heater recommended.Note ! All reptiles can carry Salmonella. Hands should be washed after handling RETURN TO MENU

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MAP TURTLE

Distribution: Central and southern U.S.A. Size: Females to 11", males to 7". Temperament: very shy and bad tempered Hardiness: hardy- need calcium supplement Sexing: Females are larger and larger head. Males have larger tail. food: insects fish, greens and aquatic plants. Water: use chlorinated water -helps to prevent fungus. Temperature: 75-78f Basking areas 89f. Lighting: UVA and UVB lighting required. Heating: submersible heater required.