Sliders, Cooters, and other Common Turtles Care Sheet
Easy Guide to Sliders, Cooters, and other Common Turtle Husbandry (Care Sheet)
- Life Expectancy: 30+ Years
- Size: Sliders 5in-25in, Cooters 8in-18in, Maps 5in-8in
- Food: Turtle Pellets, Guppies, Shrimp, Worms, some Plants
- Feed Schedule: Daily (babies) / 2-3 times a week (adults)
- Baby Enclosure Size: 10 gallon tank
- Adult Enclosure Size: 75-100 tank
- Ambient Temp: 78-80 degrees fahrenheit
- Basking Spot: 90-95 degrees fahrenheit
- Water Temp: 72-75 degrees fahrenheit
- Water Depth: Great swimmers, can handle deep waters of more than 12 inch. Babies should be kept semi shallow.
- Temperament/Handleability: Generally Docile
- Additional info: These active turtles are very active and love to bask. Make a perfect pet for anyone who wants a turtle with a great personality. They can get fairly large so may out grow common tank sizes. They do need UV and Heat lights. Cost is usually around 50+
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