If you plan on keeping more than one turtle, you should add at least an additional 20 gallons per turtle.
Although you can start these turtles in 10 or 20-gallon tanks, we recommend at least a 50-gallon tank for a single fully grown adult. However, a fully grown adult can grow to a foot in size and weigh over 6 pounds.Ī turtle of this size requires a large tank to properly thrive. And to a new pet owner, it may be difficult to imagine how much bigger they’ll get. Like most turtles, red-eared sliders start small and adorable. One of the main reasons many people release their red-eared sliders back into nature is because they’re not ready for the size that this species will grow to. Unfortunately, due to irresponsible breeding and releasing the red-eared slider has become one of the world’s most invasive species, taking over ponds, waterways, and other ecosystems. They are among the most popular reptile pets on the planet and have been imported as pets into most countries. The red-eared slider is a turtle native to the United States that has quickly made itself known around the world. Red-Eared Slider Overview Image Credit: MrLebies, Pixabay Their smaller size equates to a smaller tank and an easier habitat to clean and maintain. They’re not as common as the red-eared slider, but not as large either. If you’re looking to get into raising turtles, the painted turtle is a great place to start. Types of Painted TurtlesĪs we mentioned earlier, there are four different varieties of painted turtles each with its own attributes. This will ensure that your painted turtle will obtain optimum nutrition. A steady diet of insects and leafy greens will help keep them full, but we recommend using actual turtle food. And you should maintain that diet when holding them in captivity. Painted turtles are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animal matter equally. This can make them relatively difficult for those new to reptiles to maintain. Their tank water, ambient air, and basking area temperatures all need to be maintained at different setpoints. Like most turtles, painted varieties require strict lighting and temperature requirements to be followed to be their best. Adults typically require a 20-gallon tank to themselves however, if you want to keep multiples, you should increase tank size by 10 gallons per turtle or use separate containment systems. The painted turtle is a small to medium-sized turtle with the males being the smaller of the sexes. Each has distinct markings and sizes that set them apart.Īlthough there are differences amongst the varieties, they share the same basic habits and care requirements. There are four main types of painted turtles: the eastern painted, midland painted, western painted, and southern painted. These turtles are painted with vibrant striping all over their bodies and shells-thus the name. A post shared by Christina Bowers Photography with being one of the common turtle breeds in the United States, the painted turtle is also among the most beautiful.
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