{"id":178679,"date":"2022-07-16T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:07:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:07:00","slug":"what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you need to take care of a baby red eared slider?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_do_you_need_to_take_care_of_a_baby_red_eared_slider\" title=\"What do you need to take care of a baby red eared slider?\">What do you need to take care of a baby red eared slider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_do_I_feed_a_baby_red_eared_slider_turtle\" title=\"What do I feed a baby red eared slider turtle?\">What do I feed a baby red eared slider turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_do_you_set_up_a_baby_red_ear_slider_turtle_tank\" title=\"How do you set up a baby red ear slider turtle tank?\">How do you set up a baby red ear slider turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_do_you_keep_a_baby_red_eared_slider_turtle_alive\" title=\"How do you keep a baby red eared slider turtle alive?\">How do you keep a baby red eared slider turtle alive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_vegetables_can_baby_red-eared_sliders_eat\" title=\"What vegetables can baby red-eared sliders eat?\">What vegetables can baby red-eared sliders eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_many_pellets_do_you_feed_a_baby_red-eared_slider\" title=\"How many pellets do you feed a baby red-eared slider?\">How many pellets do you feed a baby red-eared slider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_long_can_a_baby_red-eared_slider_live_without_food\" title=\"How long can a baby red-eared slider live without food?\">How long can a baby red-eared slider live without food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_should_you_set_up_a_tank_for_a_red_eared_slider_turtle\" title=\"How should you set up a tank for a red eared slider turtle?\">How should you set up a tank for a red eared slider turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_much_water_should_I_put_in_my_baby_red-eared_sliders_tank\" title=\"How much water should I put in my baby red-eared sliders tank?\">How much water should I put in my baby red-eared sliders tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_baby_red-eared_slider_turtle\" title=\"How do you take care of a baby red-eared slider turtle?\">How do you take care of a baby red-eared slider turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#Can_I_keep_a_baby_red-eared_slider\" title=\"Can I keep a baby red-eared slider?\">Can I keep a baby red-eared slider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_do_I_feed_a_baby_red-eared_slider_turtle\" title=\"What do I feed a baby red-eared slider turtle?\">What do I feed a baby red-eared slider turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_vegetables_can_baby_turtles_eat\" title=\"What vegetables can baby turtles eat?\">What vegetables can baby turtles eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_can_I_feed_a_baby_red-eared_slider\" title=\"What can I feed a baby red-eared slider?\">What can I feed a baby red-eared slider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_vegetables_can_a_red-eared_slider_eat\" title=\"What vegetables can a red-eared slider eat?\">What vegetables can a red-eared slider eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_can_baby_turtles_eat_besides_turtle_food\" title=\"What can baby turtles eat besides turtle food?\">What can baby turtles eat besides turtle food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_much_do_you_feed_a_baby_red_ear_slider_turtle\" title=\"How much do you feed a baby red ear slider turtle?\">How much do you feed a baby red ear slider turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_much_pellets_should_I_feed_my_baby_turtle\" title=\"How much pellets should I feed my baby turtle?\">How much pellets should I feed my baby turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_many_times_a_day_should_I_feed_my_baby_red_eared_slider\" title=\"How many times a day should I feed my baby red eared slider?\">How many times a day should I feed my baby red eared slider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_long_can_a_baby_turtle_survive_without_food\" title=\"How long can a baby turtle survive without food?\">How long can a baby turtle survive without food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_often_do_baby_red-eared_sliders_eat\" title=\"How often do baby red-eared sliders eat?\">How often do baby red-eared sliders eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#Do_baby_red-eared_sliders_eat_everyday\" title=\"Do baby red-eared sliders eat everyday?\">Do baby red-eared sliders eat everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_should_I_set_up_my_red-eared_slider_tank\" title=\"How should I set up my red-eared slider tank?\">How should I set up my red-eared slider tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#How_do_you_set_up_a_slider_turtle_tank\" title=\"How do you set up a slider turtle tank?\">How do you set up a slider turtle tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-need-to-take-care-of-a-baby-red-eared-slider\/#What_do_red-eared_sliders_need_in_their_tank\" title=\"What do red-eared sliders need in their tank?\">What do red-eared sliders need in their tank?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_need_to_take_care_of_a_baby_red_eared_slider\"><\/span>What do you need to take care of a baby red eared slider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key to caring for a baby red eared slider turtle is to <b>provide a balanced diet, proper lighting, adequate basking spot, and a high power filter to maintain clean and healthy water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_feed_a_baby_red_eared_slider_turtle\"><\/span>What do I feed a baby red eared slider turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Do Baby Red-Eared Sliders Eat?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Mealworms.<\/li>\n<li>Earthworms.<\/li>\n<li>Shrimp.<\/li>\n<li>Snails.<\/li>\n<li>Tadpoles.<\/li>\n<li>Crickets.<\/li>\n<li>Small fish.<\/li>\n<p>Jan 6, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_set_up_a_baby_red_ear_slider_turtle_tank\"><\/span>How do you set up a baby red ear slider turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leave the heat light on for <b>10-12 hours during the day. It should be shut off at night to allow the turtle to sleep. It is okay for the turtle tank to cool down at night. UVB light is not for heat production but so the turtle can produce vitamin D3 to allow absorption of calcium from the diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_baby_red_eared_slider_turtle_alive\"><\/span>How do you keep a baby red eared slider turtle alive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you do decide to care for a baby red eared slider, keep in mind that they are sensitive to water quality and temperature. <b>Clean your baby&#8217;s tank weekly to maintain pristine water conditions. They thrive in water and ambient air temperatures of between 75xb0F and 85xb0F. Basking temperatures should be 90 to 95xb0F.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_can_baby_red-eared_sliders_eat\"><\/span>What vegetables can baby red-eared sliders eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like humans, red-eared sliders are also omnivorous and have a very varied diet. Sliders can eat many types of vegetables- such as <b>green beans, tomatoes, lettuce, kale, and squash- but also a wide range of fruits  skinned apples, bananas, berries, melons, nectarine, and mango.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pellets_do_you_feed_a_baby_red-eared_slider\"><\/span>How many pellets do you feed a baby red-eared slider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed them <b>as much as they can eat in 15 to 20 minutes. Give them enough food that would fit inside their head, if it were completely empty.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_baby_red-eared_slider_live_without_food\"><\/span>How long can a baby red-eared slider live without food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby or juvenile red-eared sliders would not be able to last more than <b>a week or so without food, whereas older red-eared sliders will be able to last a month or two. A well-fed adult will be able to live without food for up to two months, three at an absolute stretch, but that really is not advised.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_set_up_a_tank_for_a_red_eared_slider_turtle\"><\/span>How should you set up a tank for a red eared slider turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fill the Tank With Water Red-eared sliders need an adequate amount of water in which to swim. At a minimum, the water should be <b>about twice as deep as your turtle is longa 4-inch turtle should have a minimum water depth of 6-8 inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_should_I_put_in_my_baby_red-eared_sliders_tank\"><\/span>How much water should I put in my baby red-eared sliders tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They thrive in water and ambient air temperatures of between 75xb0F and 85xb0F. Basking temperatures should be 90 to 95xb0F. These turtles also need a varied diet of mostly protein to stay healthy. <b>Feed them a portion of food the size of their head every day and rotate food items<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_baby_red-eared_slider_turtle\"><\/span>How do you take care of a baby red-eared slider turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby red-eared sliders <b>can be kept in a small starter enclosure, but they prefer having at least 75 gallons of space. For baby red-eared sliders, a 30 to 50-gallon tank is sufficient while the turtle is less than 6 inches long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_a_baby_red-eared_slider\"><\/span>Can I keep a baby red-eared slider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Omnivorous Diet: Baby sliders eat <b>vegetation, moths, earthworms, crustaceans, tadpoles, snails, and any other small animal they can catch in the wild. Their diet is not limited to one thing, so you should not feed them just one prey. A varied diet is both nutritionally and mentally enriching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_feed_a_baby_red-eared_slider_turtle\"><\/span>What do I feed a baby red-eared slider turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In captivity, red-eared sliders need <b>a warm, dry area and a large pool of warm water. Red-eared sliders should be maintained in at least a 30- to 50-gallon tank that has both a pool and an area for the turtle to crawl out and keep warm and dry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_can_baby_turtles_eat\"><\/span>What vegetables can baby turtles eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plant food sources. Plant-based food sources for your pet turtle should mostly be <b>leafy greens like collards, dandelions, and mustard greens. Some of these vegetables, such as chives, parsley, and spinach, contain high levels of chemicals called oxalates, which you should avoid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_a_baby_red-eared_slider\"><\/span>What can I feed a baby red-eared slider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Do Baby Red-Eared Sliders Eat?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mealworms.<\/li>\n<li>Earthworms.<\/li>\n<li>Shrimp.<\/li>\n<li>Snails.<\/li>\n<li>Tadpoles.<\/li>\n<li>Crickets.<\/li>\n<li>Small fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jan 6, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_can_a_red-eared_slider_eat\"><\/span>What vegetables can a red-eared slider eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They often eat submerged plants like anacharis, water hyacinth, water lettuce, duckweed, azolla (fairy moss), and frog-bit. Other Vegetables: <b>Carrots (both the orange vegetable and the green top), squash, and green beans<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_baby_turtles_eat_besides_turtle_food\"><\/span>What can baby turtles eat besides turtle food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other animal proteins you can feed your turtle include <b>tadpoles and frogs, moths, beetles, crickets, slugs, snails, wax worms, mealworms, and grasshoppers. Raw fish, chicken, and other meat from the grocery store are not recommended for aquatic turtles because they lack the phosphorus and calcium that turtles need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_you_feed_a_baby_red_ear_slider_turtle\"><\/span>How much do you feed a baby red ear slider turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby red eared sliders grow quickly and need to eat more often than adults. Feed them a portion of food the size of their head. This will be <b>around a full tablespoon for a four inch turtle. Feed them every day until they reach six months of age, after which you can then switch to feeding every other day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_pellets_should_I_feed_my_baby_turtle\"><\/span>How much pellets should I feed my baby turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Additionally, baby red-eared sliders must eat more frequently than adults due to their rapid metabolisms at such a young age. While adult turtles only need to eat two or three times a week, babies should eat <b>once per day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_should_I_feed_my_baby_red_eared_slider\"><\/span>How many times a day should I feed my baby red eared slider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They can be fed <b>1 cup of turtle food per day, or whatever amount they can eat in around 20 minutes. Never feed your turtle cat or dog food, as the protein content is too high and could harm your turtle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_baby_turtle_survive_without_food\"><\/span>How long can a baby turtle survive without food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, young turtles, and baby turtles in particular, usually haven&#8217;t fully developed their hibernation abilities. They are still in the growing stage where they need a lot of proteins and other baby turtle food. Juvenile turtles are only able to last for <b>about a week or two at maximum without food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_baby_red-eared_sliders_eat\"><\/span>How often do baby red-eared sliders eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While adult turtles only need to eat two or three times a week, babies should eat <b>once per day. Once your turtle is six months old, you can start feeding them less frequently, or about every other day. A good rule of thumb is to feed your slider as much as they will eat within a 10 to 15-minute period.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_baby_red-eared_sliders_eat_everyday\"><\/span>Do baby red-eared sliders eat everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As pets, red-eared sliders and other aquatic turtles <b>can be fed daily as hatchlings and juveniles, reducing the feedings to every other day as adult turtles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_I_set_up_my_red-eared_slider_tank\"><\/span>How should I set up my red-eared slider tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gather a few supplies to set up a tank for your red-eared slider:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>A 20-gallon aquarium or plastic container (minimum size for a young turtle, adults may need 40 gallons or larger)<\/li>\n<li>Basking area supplies such as rocks, stones, or a plastic floating shelf.<\/li>\n<li>Heat light and ultraviolet light.<\/li>\n<li>Good quality aquarium water filter.<\/li>\n<p>Mar 1, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_set_up_a_slider_turtle_tank\"><\/span>How do you set up a slider turtle tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In captivity, red-eared sliders need <b>a warm, dry area and a large pool of warm water. Red-eared sliders should be maintained in at least a 30- to 50-gallon tank that has both a pool and an area for the turtle to crawl out and keep warm and dry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_red-eared_sliders_need_in_their_tank\"><\/span>What do red-eared sliders need in their tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They prefer <b>shallow, muddy water pools with logs for basking. In the wild, these turtles inhabit freshwater areas with still or slowly flowing water. Many live in ponds, lakes, streams, creeks, or swamps. If the water dries up, they will even travel in search of more water.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you need to take care of a baby red eared slider?What do I feed a baby red eared slider turtle?How do you set up a baby red ear slider turtle tank?How do you keep a baby red eared slider turtle alive?What vegetables can baby red-eared sliders eat?How many pellets do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178679"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178679"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178679\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}