SPEEDY - Turtle - Other (Santa Fe)

SPEEDY - Turtle - Other

Speedy is a 5 year old red-eared slider turtle. He found his way to the Shelter as a stray.Red eared sliders originated in North America the red-eared slider is named for the distinctive red streak on each side of its face. The Red-Eared Slider is primarily aquatic and will emerge from the water for basking.DietA well-balanced red-eared slider diet consists of red-eared sliders need 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.Things to remember when feeding your red-eared slider Fresh clean chlorinefree water should be available at all times.Feed all turtles daily need to be fed in water to eat.Housing - Size - Appropriately sized habitat at least a 40 gallon breeder tank with a screened lid so the turtle can t escape. Be sure the habitat selected is wide enough o give the turtle room to comfortably turn around.Habitat - Aquatic turtles drink the water they swim in so it needs to be changed frequently.Substrate - Slate rock or gravel that is too large to eat is optional water for swimming area some aquatic turtles require a shallow area they can rest in the water with their head sticking out. Red-eared sliders require a turtle dock area to bask out of the water create basking areas for easy entry and exit to water.Adoption fee - 40... More Info