I have 5 baby red eared slider turtles they were good but one of my turtle stop. Redeared slider breeding is a lot tougher than you may think. I am letting go of one or my holdback charcoalaka melanistic red ear sliders. Red eared slider turtle covering her nest and laying egg. Redeared slider turtles are more work to care for than some people.
To make sure that your sliders breed, you need to mimic their natural conditions and life cycle as closely as possible. Captivebornandraised redeared sliders are more personable compared to wild redeared sliders, which tend to be more cautious and frightened when approached by humans. The redeared slider is known to quickly slide off rocks and logs when approached. A male redeared slider will swim to a female and sink to the bottom for mating. 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. 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. Faqs about red ear slider turtle reproduction, breeding, rearing. I have been getting lots of messages and emails asking if i am still breeding. Hypo pastel red eared sliders for sale from the turtle source. They are 66% het albino as well so have the potential to make albino pastels too. In the wild, they feed on aquatic vegetation, small fish and decaying material such as dead fish and frogs, etc. Red eared sliders, also known as redeared terrapins, are among the most popular pet turtles in the world. Caring for animals does not refer only to feeding stray animals or giving your dog a bath.
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. Probably no other turtle has been kept as a pet by more people than the redeared slider. And yes you can selectively breed reptiles to produce a certain characteristic, although it does take some time to accomplish. This is probably due to the fact that most pastels dont make it to adult hood. Caramel pink albino red eared sliders are the result of nearly 20 years of very patient selective breeding for very beauti. The red ear sliders being pastel is due to incubation temperatures being too high. We offer worldwide shipping and live arrival guaranteed. As they grow into adults, the yellow tends to fade into a creamyellow. Several years ago, these unique turtles unexpectedly popped up in a breeding project each has become more beautiful as theyve grown. 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.
How long will it take a red eared slider to lay eggs once. 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. It is the most popular pet turtle in the united states and is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world. Breeding albino turtles turtle morphs albino turtles. Breeding wild animals in captivity can be very tough because they are in an alien environment that is not necessarily conducive to breeding. This hardy species was perhaps one of the first turtles that stimulated the interests of many turtle hobbyists. However, unusual color varieties such as albino and pastel redeared sliders, which are derived from captive breeding, are still allowed for sale. It can be very fun and rewarding if you have patience and time to. No one is currently working with any morphs like these so i hope to become the first. Unrecpetive females in captivity may eventually be injured, as you describe.
These amazing turtles are born with deep pink skin, no shell or skin patterns what so ever, and a translucent white. Charcoal red eared slider for sale from the turtle source. 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. Mating typically occurs in the cooler months of the year, such as january and.
A good beginning home for a small or baby red eared slider is an aquarium. Baby hypo pastel red ear slider turtle underground reptiles. Examples of how to use captive breeding in a sentence from the cambridge dictionary labs. I just got my red ear slider and geographic map turtle they are in good. Redeared slider wfs462 amphibians and reptiles confluence. A guide to caring for redeared slider turtles as pets. Red eared sliders are found in the united states from virginia to florida and west to kansas, oklahoma, texas, and new mexico. Generally though breeding red ear sliders is not recommended for a variety of. These pastel s are often deformed with extra scutes etc. A single white shelled, blue eyed leucistic red eared slider was carefully bred for 5 years to albino red eared sliders. State hopes pet turtles are sliding into history sun. If you were hoping to own one of those cute little turtles with the red stripes near their ears, forget it. 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. Red eared sliders in backyards ponds that reptile blog.
Hypo pastels need the same care as normal colored red ears, but, given their extreme rareness in nature, and high value, extra effort to safeguard their longevity is always a good idea. Step 1 watch your turtles for signs that they are ready to mate. Their bright coloring has much more golden yellow than an albino red eared slider. Ours are always very well started, and just like our hypopastel. The male swims towards the female and starts caressing her face with his long front claws.
Most of the other morphs of redeared sliders are sold under the general category of pastel redeareds. 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. We take the time to raise them past the delicate hatchling stage. Leucistic albino red eared sliders for sale from the. I had two redeared sliders in one tank, and the male wanted to get with her so bad. 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. 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. One common health problem that may arise when breeding red. The pets that marked 20th century red ear slider youtube. 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. The mating dance of this species is very elaborated and interesting to observe. Originating from northern and central america ranging from the. Taking care of animals means caring and loving the nature and. Breeding redeared sliders is the next logical step in the slider keeping hobby if you are really into this species.
Redeared sliders are native to the eastern and central united states river valleys. 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. 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. After a few years of holding back het and albino red ear sliders we ended up with a pretty large breeding group. Just a quick video showing the colors and patterns of my clown pastel red ear slider project i am working on. You can try red eared slider breeding again in two days. Albino red eared sliders are one of the most striking of all turtles to keep.
Sliders are not a threatened or endangered species and are considered overpopulated and invasive in many parts of the country and world. Redeared sliders can be purchased from largescale dealers, breeders. With that being said, you rarely see any adult pastel red ear sliders. 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. She has been running around the tank for a few days and this morning she had dug herself a. Redeared sliders bask in groups on logs, fallen trees, and other objects near water see photo. My turtle red eared slider is showing signs that it is time for her to lay eggs. How to determine the gender of red eared slider turtles. When a female is gravid, or carrying eggs, you will need to provide an appropriate nesting area so she can lay them properly. The latest in red eared slider morphs charcoal red eared sliders were developed over. I watched my red eared slider mate with my painted turtle.
Redeared sliders typically emerge from brumation between march and april, and begin mating activities between march and july. 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. 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. 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. I watched my red eared slider mate with my painted.
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. 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. The complete care guide for your red ear slider turtle for free. You cant just put a male and female together and wait for the hatchlings to show up. Golden leucistic red eared sliders for sale from the. Wide ranging turtle living in a variety of climates but sticking to slow moving rivers, humid habitats, and hot temperatures.
Make sure you keep her warm 8086 degrees fahrenheit, damp, and disturb her as little as possible. Redeared slider turtle facts, habitat, diet, pet care. Reptiles do not hibernate but actually brumate, becoming less active but occasionally rising for food or water. If you have a red eared slider turtle and are looking for the best guide out for. Redeared sliders information on one persons success with breeding and keeping redeared sliders outside in california. They have also been introduced into habitats throughout the world. The redeared slider trachemys scripta elegans, also known as the redeared terrapin. It is also the most popular breed of pet turtle in the us and is widely kept as pet around the world. If the female is not receptive to breeding, she may become aggressive.
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. Redeared sliders are hardy pets, and given the proper care they can live for 30 years or longer in captivity. My two full grown red eared slider breeding for the first time eggs were duds but it was a good experience. Redeared sliders are easily maintained in captivity in aquaria of moderate depth. Redeared slider, trachemys scripta elegans, family. We have four exceptional, young adult golden leucistic red eared sliders each perfect for a new breeding project. As for the breeding attempts, if it happens once it will happen again,they will hump attractive rocks if the mood is right. Redeared sliders a multilingual redeared slider site. The state has classified redeared sliders as a conditional species and has banned the sale of the exotic creatures as pets. Sure, the turtles want to breed, but have you given them the proper conditions to do so.
429 130 445 812 72 1463 1347 315 1183 1662 1578 972 1068 1346 838 1652 794 1357 567 803 1439 1291 508 1130 1618 1660 1177 971 799 470 897 1021 911 1051 1000 1457 788 80 933 606 907 779 989