Care of Red Eared Sliders as Pets

It is a tragedy how many turtles have died due to a lack of understanding what they require. Many owners are not prepared for the investment they will need to make on equipment, or the long-term commitment involved. New owners owners should also be educated about the risk of Salmonella infection from reptiles. Obviously, owner education is a big problem with turtles sold by unscrupulous dealers or used as give-aways at fairs, but with the proper expectations, red eared sliders are wonderful pets! Find out more about caring for them properly on our care sheet.