Redeared sliders will be mature enough for breeding at about 5 years of age, this is when the female shell size is about 15 cms about 6 inches. Albino red eared sliders for sale direct from the breeder, all of our turtles are well started and ready to go to their new homes. If you have a red eared slider turtle and are looking for the best guide out for. The latest in red eared slider morphs charcoal red eared sliders were developed over. Breeding albino turtles turtle morphs albino turtles. Redeared sliders bask in groups on logs, fallen trees, and other objects near water see photo. Redeared sliders are easily maintained in captivity in aquaria of moderate depth. It is also the most popular breed of pet turtle in the us and is widely kept as pet around the world.
Generally though breeding red ear sliders is not recommended for a variety of. Redeared sliders can be purchased from largescale dealers, breeders. My two full grown red eared slider breeding for the first time eggs were duds but it was a good experience. They have also been introduced into habitats throughout the world. I just got my red ear slider and geographic map turtle they are in good. No one is currently working with any morphs like these so i hope to become the first. Probably no other turtle has been kept as a pet by more people than the redeared slider.
With that being said, you rarely see any adult pastel red ear sliders. Their bright coloring has much more golden yellow than an albino red eared slider. Redeared slider turtles are more work to care for than some people. As for the breeding attempts, if it happens once it will happen again,they will hump attractive rocks if the mood is right. This is probably due to the fact that most pastels dont make it to adult hood. How to determine the gender of red eared slider turtles. Captivebornandraised redeared sliders are more personable compared to wild redeared sliders, which tend to be more cautious and frightened when approached by humans. If the female is not receptive to breeding, she may become aggressive.
A guide to caring for redeared slider turtles as pets. From pink to lavender skin highlights, eyes with deep blue iris and red pupils, to creamy white and golden tan shells, there are no other turtles in the world even close to these unique creatures. Hello i know a pond that is full of pure melanistic red eared sliders and i know even the females are melanistic plus i have a male. Redeared sliders are hardy pets, and given the proper care they can live for 30 years or longer in captivity.
The state has classified redeared sliders as a conditional species and has banned the. Examples of how to use captive breeding in a sentence from the cambridge dictionary labs. You cant just put a male and female together and wait for the hatchlings to show up. The most popular are the albino redeared sliders which as juveniles are bright lemon yellow with the prominent orangered patches on the side of the head. Once red eared slider breeding has occurred, give your female a 20gallon gestation tank with 4 inches of loose potting soil such as vermiculite for her to lay her eggs in. Several years ago, these unique turtles unexpectedly popped up in a breeding project each has become more beautiful as theyve grown. Charcoal red eared slider for sale from the turtle source. Redeared slider, trachemys scripta elegans, family. We offer worldwide shipping and live arrival guaranteed. Caramel pink albino red eared sliders are the result of nearly 20 years of very patient selective breeding for very beauti. Although pretty and personable as pets, redeared sliders occupy a niche of dark history in herpetoculture, first as transmitters of salmonella bacteria to small children, second as an invasive species that have disturbed. Pet red eared sliders will feed on just about anything you give them, but i recommend feeding them a commercial turtle food or pellet to benefit proper growth and health. Reptiles do not hibernate but actually brumate, becoming less active but occasionally rising for food or water. I had two redeared sliders in one tank, and the male wanted to get with her so bad.
It can be very fun and rewarding if you have patience and time to. And yes you can selectively breed reptiles to produce a certain characteristic, although it does take some time to accomplish. Originating from northern and central america ranging from the. When a female is gravid, or carrying eggs, you will need to provide an appropriate nesting area so she can lay them properly. Mating typically occurs in the cooler months of the year, such as january and. Redeared slider turtle facts, habitat, diet, pet care. The mating dance of this species is very elaborated and interesting to observe.
As they grow into adults, the yellow tends to fade into a creamyellow. It is the most popular pet turtle in the united states and is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world. Redeared slider wfs462 amphibians and reptiles confluence. Redeared sliders a multilingual redeared slider site. Ours are always very well started, and just like our hypopastel. Hypo pastel red eared sliders for sale from the turtle source. The other type of pastel red ear slider is in fact produced by high incubation temperatures. The state has classified redeared sliders as a conditional species and has banned the sale of the exotic creatures as pets. Red eared sliders are found in the united states from virginia to florida and west to kansas, oklahoma, texas, and new mexico. Considering the total number of turtles and tortoises traded globally, this breed is the most commonly. I have been getting lots of messages and emails asking if i am still breeding. Step 1 watch your turtles for signs that they are ready to mate.
This hardy species was perhaps one of the first turtles that stimulated the interests of many turtle hobbyists. Sure, the turtles want to breed, but have you given them the proper conditions to do so. The redeared slider, also called the redeared terrapin, is an american breed of turtles widely spread across the usa, and is quickly becoming an invasive species in many parts of the world. Wide ranging turtle living in a variety of climates but sticking to slow moving rivers, humid habitats, and hot temperatures. A male redeared slider will swim to a female and sink to the bottom for mating. These pastel s are often deformed with extra scutes etc. Make sure you keep her warm 8086 degrees fahrenheit, damp, and disturb her as little as possible. A single white shelled, blue eyed leucistic red eared slider was carefully bred for 5 years to albino red eared sliders. Albino red eared sliders are one of the most striking of all turtles to keep. The male swims towards the female and starts caressing her face with his long front claws. We take the time to raise them past the delicate hatchling stage. Redeared slider breeding is a lot tougher than you may think. Unrecpetive females in captivity may eventually be injured, as you describe. I watched my red eared slider mate with my painted.
The red ear sliders being pastel is due to incubation temperatures being too high. Baby hypo pastel red ear slider turtle underground reptiles. If you were hoping to own one of those cute little turtles with the red stripes near their ears, forget it. The pets that marked 20th century red ear slider youtube. Red eared slider turtle covering her nest and laying egg. You can try red eared slider breeding again in two days. Redeared sliders information on one persons success with breeding and keeping redeared sliders outside in california. We have four exceptional, young adult golden leucistic red eared sliders each perfect for a new breeding project. Faqs about red ear slider turtle reproduction, breeding, rearing. I have 5 baby red eared slider turtles they were good but one of my turtle stop.
Breeding red ear sliders is a relatively easy process due to their gentle nature, and you can successfully raise a healthy clutch of eggs with just a little time and effort. I watched my red eared slider mate with my painted turtle. After a few years of holding back het and albino red ear sliders we ended up with a pretty large breeding group. Baby red eared slider turtles for sale underground reptiles. Leucistic albino red eared sliders for sale from the. One common health problem that may arise when breeding red. Sliders are not a threatened or endangered species and are considered overpopulated and invasive in many parts of the country and world.
Then the resulting double hets were raised patiently and bred back together for another 4 years until the first leucistic albino red eared slider was produced. In the wild, they feed on aquatic vegetation, small fish and decaying material such as dead fish and frogs, etc. Breeding wild animals in captivity can be very tough because they are in an alien environment that is not necessarily conducive to breeding. Fourteen other trachemys species and subspecies are found throughout central and south america status the common sliders trachemys scripta are listed on the iucn red list of threatened. Caring for animals does not refer only to feeding stray animals or giving your dog a bath. Red eared sliders in backyards ponds that reptile blog. Redeared sliders are native to the eastern and central united states river valleys. My turtle red eared slider is showing signs that it is time for her to lay eggs. The redeared slider trachemys scripta elegans, also known as the redeared terrapin. These amazing turtles are born with deep pink skin, no shell or skin patterns what so ever, and a translucent white.
I am letting go of one or my holdback charcoalaka melanistic red ear sliders. Caramel pink albino red eared sliders are the result of nearly 20 years of very patient selective breeding for very beautiful color traits in albino red eared sliders. To make sure that your sliders breed, you need to mimic their natural conditions and life cycle as closely as possible. The complete care guide for your red ear slider turtle for free.
Aggression in red eared sliders is often associated with breeding attempts males bite at females during courtship and may harass them continually in an aquarium where, unlike in the wild, the female cannot escape. Redeared sliders typically emerge from brumation between march and april, and begin mating activities between march and july. Because it is a species with a wide variety of colors and patterns, some dedicated herpetoculturists have produced, through selective breeding, beautiful specimens of albino, pastel and limecolored red eared sliders. They are 66% het albino as well so have the potential to make albino pastels too. Taking care of animals means caring and loving the nature and. The red eared slider trachemys scripta elegans, also known as the red eared terrapin, red eared slider turtle, red eared turtle, slider turtle, and water slider turtle, is a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family emydidae. She has been running around the tank for a few days and this morning she had dug herself a.
The redeared slider is known to quickly slide off rocks and logs when approached. Golden leucistic red eared sliders for sale from the. Also required are a filter, a heater, a pump and airstone, a sandy or gravel substrate, live aquatic plants, chlorine remover and other water conditioners, and a small bulb to provide a basking spot for the young turtle. I remember visiting a pet store as a young boy with my family in the early 70s when my brother picked out a few baby turtles for his birthday. Red eared sliders, also known as redeared terrapins, are among the most popular pet turtles in the world. They belong to the pond turtle family, emydidae, and species trachemys scripta elegans the redeared slider is a mediumsized to largesized freshwater turtle with origins in the southeastern united states.