Hopefully, Antonio & Sara will help get a proper tank for him (heater, basking rock, 20 gal. tank). It seems that these little guys can grow 12'' (shell-wise) & need a correspondingly sized tank for swimming........
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Tortie turtle
Tortie is Grandchild #1s' young red-eared slider.
He (?) came to live in my space when Papi Antonio & Sara thought he would like more attention than he was getting at their place. A quick look online ( 10 page PDF ) revealed that a healthy red-ear slider can live 70+ years.
This is his (?) exercise bin. Little guy moves quick. He isn't thrilled with show & tell, either, or 2 yrolds yelling when they touch him (gently). Little guy spent most of the evening trying to climb out of his travel tank. Instead of working on cross-stitch or reading, I spent the evening watching him not-climb. Kind of like a lava lamp bubbling away......
Hopefully, Antonio & Sara will help get a proper tank for him (heater, basking rock, 20 gal. tank). It seems that these little guys can grow 12'' (shell-wise) & need a correspondingly sized tank for swimming........
Hopefully, Antonio & Sara will help get a proper tank for him (heater, basking rock, 20 gal. tank). It seems that these little guys can grow 12'' (shell-wise) & need a correspondingly sized tank for swimming........
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Ooo, cute little guy/girl!
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DeleteI have known people who had these turtles and they do live a long time if cared for properly, sadly too many are neglected and die.This little guy must be happy and healthy to be putting on a show for you!
ReplyDeleteHe finally ate for me last night :)
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