Do red-eared sliders need to hibernate?

A Wikipedia article explained “Red-eared Sliders do not hibernate, but actually brumate; while they become less active, they do occasionally rise to the surface for food or air.” Most sliders spend the winter months in the mud at the bottoms of ponds or shallow lakes.

Are red-eared sliders safe for kids?

Turtles carry salmonella Salmonella isn’t just a food-borne illness; turtles and other reptiles carry salmonella bacteria, which can be easily transmitted to people. A small turtle may seem harmless, giving parents a false sense that they’re a safe pet for children.

How long do baby red-eared slider turtles live?

Red-eared sliders can live a long life in captivity. When cared for correctly, they can easily live longer than 20 years.

How long should a red eared slider hibernate?

Under normal circumstances a red eared slider turtle can spend between 6 and 10 hours out of water. How long do turtles hibernate for? It all depends on the weather. If the bad weather lasts only for 3 month, than turtles will only hibernate 3 month. If the bad weather lasts for 6 months, turtles will hibernate for 6 months.

How often does a red eared slider eat?

Older RES’s (red eared sliders) should be fed every 2-3 days to 2-3 times per week. Baby red eared sliders on the other hand can, and should be fed, every day. A good judge of how much to feed them is to give them enough food that would be roughly the size of their head.

What is the origin of the red eared slider?

The red-eared slider originated from the area around the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, in warm climates in the southeastern United States.

Can red eared slider live outside?

Some red eared slider turtles can live year-round in an ​outdoor pond if you live in a warm climate. If you do not live in a year-round warm climate, your turtle must either live entirely indoors or be brought inside when it gets cold out. But even outdoor ponds need to be large and are not without their own problems.