Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Become a member today!
Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
Become a credit card member today!Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!APPLY NOWLearn More About Petco Pay Benefits
Red Ear Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)
Description
Red-eared sliders are very active and love to swim. While they are mostly aquatic, these diurnal turtles also enjoy a dry, warm place where they can climb out and bask under a heat light. Turtles are social animals and can be kept together as long as you provide enough space in their habitat.
- - Red-eared sliders are named for the distinctive red streak on each side of their face
- - Do not house different turtle species together
- - Diurnal - Awake during the day, sleep at night
- - Environment: Aquatic with dock area for basking
- - Diet: Omnivorous
- - Max Size: 12 inches
- - Lifespan: 40 years
Specifications
| SKU | 983039 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco |
| Days to Ship | Item is not shippable |
Live Animal
| Pet Max Length | 12 IN |
|---|---|
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Pet Min Length | 4 IN |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
|---|
A well-balanced red-eared slider diet consists of a pelleted commercial diet. Commercial turtle treats and freeze-dried krill may be given as treats. Non-toxic aquatic plants (anachris, water lettuce), dark leafy vegetables and sliced vegetables such as squash and carrots. Comet goldfish, earthworms and insects may be offered as treats.
Always wash your hands before and after handling your reptile and/or habitat contents to help prevent the potential spread of diseases.
Aquatic Turtle Shop
Turtle Diets
Turtles & Tortoises
Turtle Worms
Turtle Habitat Maintenance
Painted Turtle Food
Turtle Feeding
Turtle Natural Diets
Turtle Feeding Sticks
Blue Hermit Crab
Turtle Food
Turtle Enrichment
Box Turtle Foods
Turtle Water Bowls
Colorful Pet Snake
Nerite Snail
Aquatic Turtle Tank Accessories
Turtle Basking Lamps
Pet Reptiles
Turtle Tanks, Aquariums & Terrariums
Zilla Aquatic Turtle Shop
Fluker's Aquatic Turtle Shop
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Shop
Petco Turtles & Tortoises
Aqueon Aquatic Turtle Shop
Tetra Aquatic Turtle Shop
Zilla Tortoise Supplies
Fluker's Turtle Food
Zilla Leopard Gecko Shop
Zoo Med Turtle Food
Zoo Med Tortoise Supplies
Fluker's Snake Shop
Zilla Crested Gecko Shop
T-Rex Snake Shop
Exo-Terra Snake Shop
Zoo Med Leopard Gecko Shop
Zoo Med Snake Shop
T-Rex Snake Tanks & Terrariums
Aqueon Turtle Tanks, Aquariums & Terrariums
Petco Pet Reptiles
How can i determine whether or not my red eared slider turtle is a female or male
So i found out red ear sliders in Florida are illegal to own since 2008 i found my turtle outside in 2014 as a tiny little girl and assumed since she had red ears she was one. Does she look like a red ear slider to you, do i have to get rid of my pet of 4 almost 5 years? Also my wife is worried about her back side of the top shell
I have a red ear slider baby turtle and a light patch is on his foot is he ok
What is an Red ear slider natural habitat. Trying to build a natural tank for one
Do Petco vets take care of red ear slider turtles
My red eared slider turtle's shell is darker than my friend's.. I'm worried that it might have some problems. Can u please see the picture and tell is this normal color or not (it's a red eared slider turtle 3cms)?
what are these spots on my new baby painted eastern turtle?
Hello, our 15-16 year old red-eared slider turtle (not sure if female or male but we think female) recently developed a discoloured greyish patch on its neck (in photos). We are concerned about this. This patch was developed in the last 7 days when she was left at a friends house, together with another red-eared slider who is 14 years old (we think female too). They were left in a fairly small tub together for the 7 days (much smaller than their usual home tank). Do we need to worry about this?
Yoho Recently I bought a new red ear turtle I am having one of same breed named as bolt (kept as per his behaviour) what care should I take
Red eared slider will only eat treats and not pellets
My red ear slider’s shell looks like it is deteriorating as i can see layers and it has a gray tint. The side is also losing the red color. My RES is around 10-11 What should I do?
How do you know you're red ear slider is stressed ? What stresses out baby turtles ?