TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Red Eared Slider Turtle Terms 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Red Ear Slider Turtles 23
- Basic Red Ear Slider Turtle Information 25
- Summary of Red Ear Slider Turtle Facts 26
- Basic Red Ear Slider Turtle Information 26
- Origin and Distribution 27
- Species and Subspecies of the Red Ear Slider Turtle 28
- Red Ear Slider Turtle Environmental Issues 30
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Red Ear Slider Turtles 33
- Do You Need a License? 35
- How Many Red Ear Slider Turtles Should You Keep? 37
- Do Red Ear Slider Turtles Get Along With Other Pets? 38
- How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Red Ear Slider Turtle? 39
- What Are The Pros and Cons Of Keeping a Red Ear Slider Turtle? 41
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Red Ear Slider Turtle 45
- On Adopting Rescues 46
- How to Choose a Reputable Red Ear Slider Turtle Breeder 48
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Red Ear Slider Turtle 49
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your Red Ear Slider Turtle 51
- The Basics of Reptile Thermoregulation 53
- Red Ear Slider Turtle Housing or Enclosure 55
- Temperature and Lighting Requirements 56
- Maintaining Humidity 57
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Red Ear Slider Turtle’s Nutritional Needs 61
- The Nutritional Needs of Red Ear Slider Turtles 62
- Animal or high-protein foods 63
- Plant-based food, including fruits and vegetables 65
- Important Vitamins and Minerals 66
- Tips for Feeding Your Red Ear Slider Turtle 67
- Chapter Six: Red Ear Slider Turtle Care and Husbandry 69
- Understanding Red Ear Slider Turtle Behavior 70
- Red Ear Slider Turtle Hibernation or Brumation 72
- Preparing a Hibernaculum 74
- Chapter Seven: Red Ear Slider Turtle Handling and Temperament 77
- Red Ear Slider Turtle Temperament 78
- Tips for Handling your Red Ear Slider Turtle 78
- The Growth and Development of Red Ear Slider Turtles 80
- Behavioral Characteristics of Red Ear Slider Turtles 81
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Red Ear Slider Turtle 85
- Selection and Care of the Breeding Pair 88
- Laying and Care of the Eggs 89
- Caring for the Hatchlings 90
- Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Red Ear Slider Turtle Healthy 93
- Common Conditions Affecting Red Ear Slider Turtles 95
- Preventing Your Turtle from Becoming a Health Hazard 100
- Red Ear Slider Turtle Care Sheet 103
- 1.) Basic Red Ear Slider Turtle Information 104
- 2.) Habitat Requirements 105
- 3.) Nutritional Needs 105
- 4.) Breeding Information 106
- INDEX 107
- Photo Credits 111
- References 113
