It’s possible that the turtle is a Cumberland if it doesn’t have the traditional red ear. They have little orange stripes behind their eyes on some of them. It is usually pale or feeble if it does. Some people are completely devoid of it. It’s COULD also be a yellow bellied slider – Trachemys scripta … Read more
Small quick fish (like danios) may be able to avoid capture for a short time if they have enough hiding places. Captive turts, when fed on a schedule, will just get lazy. Why should they chase after a little fish when they know the Big head will be along soon with some veggies or pellets? … Read more
Because it can cause health concerns, it should only be fed once a month, just like any other protein. Meal worms, in particular, I believe can be tough to digest and don’t contain a lot of nourishment to begin with. Gee, the canned mealworms I’ve seen here have just about 17 percent protein; I’ve never … Read more
There is no particular age female ear sliders begin laying eggs. But, having males around helps to speed things up. With that being said, you definitely want to start watching out for gravid behavior at around 2 years and 5-6”. But, nature is unpredictable, so it could be sooner or at times, later. At times, … Read more
What is the age of your turtle? Is it young, middle-aged or old? If the red-eared turtle is young, then the pink skin could be caused by the growth of your turtle. During their growth, the skin around the new growth may become too thin and soft. So, you can see the blood vessels are … Read more