avail size: +/-5cm

COMMON NAMES: Red-eared slider turtle, red-eared slider, red-eared terrapin, red-eared turtle, slider turtle, water slider turtle

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Trachemys scripta elegans

ADULT SIZE: Around 12 inches long

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 20 to 30 years

FOOD AND WATER

Red-eared sliders eat both animal protein and vegetables, including leafy greens, dried shrimp, krill, and crickets. It's fine to feed your pet a commercial brand of turtle food, most of which are specifically formulated for complete nutrition. 

Many owners opt to feed their red-eared sliders in a container of water outside their regular tank. In addition to proper filtration, this practice can help keep the water clean.