Tell me what I need to know for Redear sliders

[Danis-delectables]

A friend is giving me 2 Redear Sliders for free. So I will give them to the boys. (of course I will be taking care of them!) What do I need to know about them. What kind of husbandry, how forgiving are they, best foods etc. I will be reading up on them but want first hand advice. Thanks all
Dani

[herpkingdom]

oh boy are you going to have your ahnds full!

Are they babies or adults?

If adults they are going to need a lot of room. Preferably an outside enclosure because of the requirements necessary.

There is a RES caresheet in the caresheet section here on RTB. Just click the link at the top of the page there.


Good Luck

[Danis-delectables]

My mom said she hears that turtles transmit disease. Is that true? Or is it one of those just wash your hands things?
Dani

[lylesmith3]

I have 5 baby RES turtles that just hatched last week. They're in an 10-gal aquarium with a heater and filter. I plan to set them loose in the spring, so hopefully they won't outgrow the tank by then.