Animalscaretips
- Is it illegal to own a yellow-bellied slider?
- Do yellow eared sliders bite?
- What is the difference between a red-eared slider and a yellow-bellied slider?
- How deep should the water be for a yellow belly slider?
- How long do yellow belly sliders live?
- Can Yellow Belly sliders live with fish?
- Can yellow belly turtles drown?
- How big can yellow belly sliders get?
- Why is it illegal to have a red-eared slider?
- Can you put a red-eared slider with a yellow belly slider?
- What is the lifespan of a red-eared slider?
- Are yellow bellied sliders social?
- Do slider turtles bite?
- What do yellow eared sliders eat?
Is it illegal to own a yellow-bellied slider?
Are yellow belly sliders illegal? Yellow belly sliders are legal in most states, however there are some states where no turtles are legal.
Do yellow eared sliders bite?
Like most turtles, yellow-bellied sliders do not like handling; this can cause undue stress for them. Over time, you might be able to get them accustomed to handling, but when they feel threatened, they will bite.
What is the difference between a red-eared slider and a yellow-bellied slider?
The yellow-bellied slider will have a large yellow patch in the cheek area, which is easy to see from a distance. The red-eared has a small red patch behind and above the ear area. The carapace will be green as a juvenile and become darker as an adult.
How deep should the water be for a yellow belly slider?
Since wild Yellow-Bellied Sliders inhabit and dive in deep ponds and rivers, keep the water at least 12 inches deep, or even 18 inches deep for large females.
How long do yellow belly sliders live?
Yellow-bellied sliders can live between 25 and 30 years on average in the wild. If you are keen on having a yellow-bellied slider in your family, be prepared to make a very long-term commitment. With proper care, they can live an average of 40 years in captivity.
Can Yellow Belly sliders live with fish?
You can keep yellow-bellied sliders with fish, but predation may occur. ... Fish are possible sources of parasites that may or may not affect your turtle; consult with your veterinarian before introducing live fish to your turtle enclosure for food or long-term captive living.
Can yellow belly turtles drown?
I know it sounds odd, but a turtle can drown in any depth of water if it cannot stand to reach the surface, which is why it's best to try and provide a lot of different ways to either rest near the surface, or be able to crawl or climb to the surface.
How big can yellow belly sliders get?
Description. Adult male yellow-bellied sliders typically reach 5–9 inches (13–23 cm) in length; females range from 8–13 inches (20–33 cm). The carapace (upper shell) is typically brown and black, often with yellow stripes.
Why is it illegal to have a red-eared slider?
Since 1975, however, selling baby turtles that are less than 4 inches long has been illegal in the U.S., because some reptiles—red-eared sliders included—can harbor salmonella on their skin.
Can you put a red-eared slider with a yellow belly slider?
While it's safe to keep yellow-bellied sliders and red-eared sliders in the same enclosure, consider a few points. Turtles kept together should be of a comparable size -- preferably with one no more than a few inches bigger than the other -- to avoid the larger one injuring the smaller.
What is the lifespan of a red-eared slider?
Red-eared sliders can live a long life in captivity. When cared for correctly, they can easily live longer than 20 years.
Are yellow bellied sliders social?
If you are going to use a substrate, choose gravel that is larger than what your turtle would be able to swallow. In addition to filtration, you will need to perform complete water changes on a regular basis in order to maintain the water quality. Yellow-Bellied Sliders are highly sociable animals.
Do slider turtles bite?
Biting. Red-eared sliders may bite -- and the bite can be quite painful. The bite will probably only hurt but may be more damaging to young kids with small fingers. Keep in mind that red-eared sliders won't bite "just because." In most cases, a bite is a result of an animal being mishandled or hurt.
What do yellow eared sliders eat?
Food and Water: yellow bellied slider turtles enjoy commercial turtle food, feeder fish, meal worms, wax worms, crickets and chopped vegetables.
