Some cool aquatic turtles images:
Red-eared Sliders
Image by mcwetboy
A huge turtle pond greets guests at Tiny Ray’s Reptile Zoo. Full, naturally, of rescued Red-eared Sliders and connected aquatic turtles.
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Nice Aquatic Turtles Photos
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Slider Turtles
Posted by on February 5th, 2011
Some cool slider turtles images:
Slider turtles
Image by jimmsgi
Slider turtles, common in Florida waters.
Slider turtle’s lengthy neck
Image by jcantroot
Red Eared Slider turtle stretches in the goldfish pond at the Souther Palms Hotel, Barbados, West Indies.
slider turtles, dark toad-headed turtles, and broad-snoated caimans
Image by kalavinka
slider turtles, dark toad-headed turtles, and broad-snoated caimans
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Pond Turtles for New England?
Posted by admin on March 12th, 2010
Question by discdawg87: Pond turtles for New England?
I live in South Eastern Connecticut & I have a tiny pond in my back yard. I’m not sure about gallons but it is a decent size and about three, possibly three.five feet deep in the center, prob about 6 feet long four feet wide at its largest points. I am looking to get a turtle and noticed the red-eared slider at Petco said “excellent pond turtle.” Are they ok for this climate? I know they hibernate in winter… but New England? Also, will there small claws cut by way of my rubber pond lining? If this is not the variety of turtle I want, what is? It would be excellent if you have a pond and reside in a comparable location to me. (SE, NE)
I’m looking for actual data here. Sound details in regards to the well being of an animal and his well being, not just warnings against exotic animals.
Greatest answer:
Answer by oikos
The last issue New England needs is a lot more exotic turtles. If you must get a RES, be extremely confident that there is no way it can escape; they can turn into real pests as escapees. Why not try a native turtle, such as a paint or snapper?
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