Red-Eared Slider Turtle.
Red-eared sliders can make fantastic pets, but require more specialized care than typical household animals. Before committing, assess whether you can provide the correct aquatic habitat, lighting, temperature gradients, and nutrition sliders needed to thrive for decades.
As a primarily aquatic turtle expected to live 30+ years with proper husbandry, red-eared sliders necessitate a sizable habitat, intensive filtration, and cleaning regimens and may outgrow starter tanks. Over…
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