red ear slider?

jmbike11 · 06-26-2007, 07:56 AM

it has light orange colored stripes on the side of its head and has light colored skin

**Scuba Kid** · 06-26-2007, 07:57 AM

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jmbike11 · 06-26-2007, 08:08 AM

my computer wont let me see the code that i have to type in to make an acount so i will just try to describe it the best i can

Dr_House · 06-26-2007, 08:09 AM

If it looks like this

then it's a red-eared slider.

jmbike11 · 06-26-2007, 08:10 AM

yeah it looks like that but doesnt have as dark skin like that one

**Scuba Kid** · 06-26-2007, 08:46 AM

Does it have the "red ear"?

jmbike11 · 06-26-2007, 10:25 AM

yeah two red stripes down both side of its face

**Ichthius** · 06-26-2007, 04:02 PM

Did you buy the turtle from a shop or find it?

flamingo · 06-26-2007, 04:09 PM

Another possibility is Chrysemys picta, Painted Turtle/Painter Turtle. They come in a few different color patterns, and need a larger swimming area than Red/yellow eared's.

**SueM** · 06-26-2007, 04:12 PM

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jmbike11 · 06-26-2007, 05:15 PM

i bought it from a store that what i thought the dude at the store called it a panted but then i found out about a red ear slider and my turtles' head looks like that

**Scuba Kid** · 06-26-2007, 05:19 PM

Okay, well here's one of each. Compare and maybe it will help decide which one you have.

Red Ear Slider:

Painted Turtle:

jmbike11 · 06-26-2007, 05:56 PM

definately looks like a slider more than a painted

jmbike11 · 06-26-2007, 07:00 PM

What can I feed it other than turtle food bought at the store?

Dr_House · 06-27-2007, 09:10 AM

Turtles should be offered mostly vegetables in their diet. Leafy greens (e.g. mustard greens, dandelion greens, collard greens, etc.) are good. Just make sure you never feed lettuce...pretty much just fiber and water there.

You can also use aquatic plants. Elodea/Anachris has always been a favorite treat for my turtles, thought they eat just about anything I trim from my planted tank.

When they are younger they are more carnivorous, so frequent feedings of earthworms, crickets, shrimp, krill, etc. would be good. As they mature these foods may still be offered, but with reduced frequency.

Some folks recommend vitamin and mineral supplements, but if you are feeding a varied diet, I've not noticed a huge need for them.

Willow · 06-27-2007, 10:21 AM

Here's a care sheet: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Car...ear_slider.htm
The turtle pellets are considered to be a sufficient vitamin supplement. Be sure to buy a good-quality brand, such as Mazuri or ReptoMin. Provide veggies daily (Romaine/Red-Leaf/Green-Leaf lettuces, endive, escarole, mustard greens, dandelion greens). Aquatic plants are a good addition to the diet (they like anacharis a lot). You can put guppies in the tank, they'll eat them, and get some exercise and enrichment in the process. Don't use feeder goldfish ver often; they're too fatty for frequent feedings. Your turlte will get very large, if a male, he'll get to 9 inches SCL, and a female could get to 12 inches SCL. Figure on 10 gallons of tank space for every inch of turtle. This does mean that a female will eventually need a 120 gallon tank.

phat fish · 08-29-2007, 12:29 PM

i had that turtle !!!.its a yellow eared slider they have a diffrent sientifical name but basically the same as a red eared slider...obviosly except the yellow....mine grew outa the yellow and is now a red orange good luck takin care of yours...
take a pic of its ribs bc it could be a painte turtle...ooking at its skin color it just may be...

vettech909 · 04-13-2008, 08:26 PM

the diet is mostly fruits and veggies when it is big but when young,meal worms and stuff like that.

**Ichthius** · 04-14-2008, 11:37 AM

This thread is VERY old and the information that was needed was already provided. Please read the date listed on the thread/post before posting

vettech909 · 04-14-2008, 01:30 PM

sorry

06-26-2007, 07:56 AM	#1
jmbike11 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40	red ear slider? it has light orange colored stripes on the side of its head and has light colored skin

06-26-2007, 07:57 AM	#2
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06-26-2007, 08:46 AM	#6
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 4,142	Does it have the "red ear"? __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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06-26-2007, 04:09 PM	#9
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,897	Another possibility is Chrysemys picta, Painted Turtle/Painter Turtle. They come in a few different color patterns, and need a larger swimming area than Red/yellow eared's. __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

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06-26-2007, 08:08 AM	#3
jmbike11 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40	my computer wont let me see the code that i have to type in to make an acount so i will just try to describe it the best i can

06-26-2007, 08:09 AM	#4
Dr_House Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 346	If it looks like this then it's a red-eared slider.

06-26-2007, 08:10 AM	#5
jmbike11 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40	yeah it looks like that but doesnt have as dark skin like that one

06-26-2007, 10:25 AM	#7
jmbike11 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40	yeah two red stripes down both side of its face

06-26-2007, 04:12 PM	#10
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06-26-2007, 05:15 PM	#11
jmbike11 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40	i bought it from a store that what i thought the dude at the store called it a panted but then i found out about a red ear slider and my turtles' head looks like that

06-26-2007, 05:19 PM	#12
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 4,142	Okay, well here's one of each. Compare and maybe it will help decide which one you have. Red Ear Slider: Painted Turtle: __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

06-26-2007, 05:56 PM	#13
jmbike11 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40	definately looks like a slider more than a painted

06-26-2007, 07:00 PM	#14
jmbike11 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40	What can I feed it other than turtle food bought at the store?

06-27-2007, 09:10 AM	#15
Dr_House Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 346	Turtles should be offered mostly vegetables in their diet. Leafy greens (e.g. mustard greens, dandelion greens, collard greens, etc.) are good. Just make sure you never feed lettuce...pretty much just fiber and water there. You can also use aquatic plants. Elodea/Anachris has always been a favorite treat for my turtles, thought they eat just about anything I trim from my planted tank. When they are younger they are more carnivorous, so frequent feedings of earthworms, crickets, shrimp, krill, etc. would be good. As they mature these foods may still be offered, but with reduced frequency. Some folks recommend vitamin and mineral supplements, but if you are feeding a varied diet, I've not noticed a huge need for them.

06-27-2007, 10:21 AM	#16
Willow Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 128	Here's a care sheet: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Car...ear_slider.htm The turtle pellets are considered to be a sufficient vitamin supplement. Be sure to buy a good-quality brand, such as Mazuri or ReptoMin. Provide veggies daily (Romaine/Red-Leaf/Green-Leaf lettuces, endive, escarole, mustard greens, dandelion greens). Aquatic plants are a good addition to the diet (they like anacharis a lot). You can put guppies in the tank, they'll eat them, and get some exercise and enrichment in the process. Don't use feeder goldfish ver often; they're too fatty for frequent feedings. Your turlte will get very large, if a male, he'll get to 9 inches SCL, and a female could get to 12 inches SCL. Figure on 10 gallons of tank space for every inch of turtle. This does mean that a female will eventually need a 120 gallon tank.

08-29-2007, 12:29 PM	#17
phat fish Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 26 Posts: 65	i had that turtle !!!.its a yellow eared slider they have a diffrent sientifical name but basically the same as a red eared slider...obviosly except the yellow....mine grew outa the yellow and is now a red orange good luck takin care of yours... take a pic of its ribs bc it could be a painte turtle...ooking at its skin color it just may be... __________________ 1 beta 20 long- 2 red eared sliders(babies) 25 gal- 2 ghoast fish(m,f) 3 mixed fruit tetra 1 snail 1 Pond (in the process of making another) 55 gal- 2 oscars(black(3"),albano(2 1/2")) 2 bala sharks(tri color sharks)(2 1/2")(being moved) 1 pleco(7") 1 red fined shark(3")(beingmoved) 1 clown knife(5")(being moved) 1 budgie

04-13-2008, 08:26 PM	#18
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	the diet is mostly fruits and veggies when it is big but when young,meal worms and stuff like that. __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

04-14-2008, 11:37 AM	#19
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04-14-2008, 01:30 PM	#20
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	sorry __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

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