{"id":69886,"date":"2022-04-22T03:57:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:57:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:57:31","slug":"how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/","title":{"rendered":"How long can red eared sliders breathe underwater?"},"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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_can_red_eared_sliders_breathe_underwater\" title=\"How long can red eared sliders breathe underwater?\">How long can red eared sliders breathe underwater?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_Long_Can_turtles_go_without_oxygen\" title=\"How Long Can turtles go without oxygen?\">How Long Can turtles go without oxygen?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_my_red_eared_slider_drown\" title=\"Can my red eared slider drown?\">Can my red eared slider drown?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_red_eared_slider_sleep_underwater\" title=\"Can red eared slider sleep underwater?\">Can red eared slider sleep underwater?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_red_eared_sliders_drown\" title=\"Can red eared sliders drown?\">Can red eared sliders drown?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_red_eared_sliders_sleep_underwater\" title=\"Can red eared sliders sleep underwater?\">Can red eared sliders sleep underwater?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Should_red_eared_slider_always_be_in_water\" title=\"Should red eared slider always be in water?\">Should red eared slider always be in water?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_turtles_drown_in_too_much_water\" title=\"Can turtles drown in too much water?\">Can turtles drown in too much water?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_Long_Can_turtles_go_without_air\" title=\"How Long Can turtles go without air?\">How Long Can turtles go without air?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_can_the_turtle_survive_without_oxygen\" title=\"How long can the turtle survive without oxygen?\">How long can the turtle survive without oxygen?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_turtle_to_drown\" title=\"How long does it take for a turtle to drown?\">How long does it take for a turtle to drown?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_can_pet_turtles_hold_their_breath\" title=\"How long can pet turtles hold their breath?\">How long can pet turtles hold their breath?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_turtle_is_drowning\" title=\"How do you know if a turtle is drowning?\">How do you know if a turtle is drowning?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_red_eared_slider_turtle_drown\" title=\"Can red eared slider turtle drown?\">Can red eared slider turtle drown?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_a_turtle_drown_in_a_tank\" title=\"Can a turtle drown in a tank?\">Can a turtle drown in a tank?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_can_a_red_eared_slider_turtle_stay_underwater\" title=\"How long can a red eared slider turtle stay underwater?\">How long can a red eared slider turtle stay underwater?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_do_turtles_sleep_underwater\" title=\"How long do turtles sleep underwater?\">How long do turtles sleep underwater?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_red_eared_slider_to_drown\" title=\"How long does it take for a red eared slider to drown?\">How long does it take for a red eared slider to drown?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_red_eared_sliders_swim_in_deep_water\" title=\"Can red eared sliders swim in deep water?\">Can red eared sliders swim in deep water?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Do_red_eared_sliders_need_to_be_in_water_all_the_time\" title=\"Do red eared sliders need to be in water all the time?\">Do red eared sliders need to be in water all the time?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#How_long_can_a_Red_Eared_Slider_stay_underwater\" title=\"How long can a Red Eared Slider stay underwater?\">How long can a Red Eared Slider stay underwater?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Can_a_Red_Eared_Slider_turtle_drown\" title=\"Can a Red Eared Slider turtle drown?\">Can a Red Eared Slider turtle drown?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Should_I_keep_my_turtle_in_water_at_night\" title=\"Should I keep my turtle in water at night?\">Should I keep my turtle in water at night?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Why_is_my_Red_Eared_Slider_always_sleeping\" title=\"Why is my Red Eared Slider always sleeping?\">Why is my Red Eared Slider always sleeping?<\/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\/how-long-can-red-eared-sliders-breathe-underwater\/#Do_red-eared_sliders_need_to_be_in_water_all_the_time\" title=\"Do red-eared sliders need to be in water all the time?\">Do red-eared sliders need to be in water all the time?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_red_eared_sliders_breathe_underwater\"><\/span>How long can red eared sliders breathe underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the turtle is motionless, it can stay <b>40 to 45 minutes underwater sleeping. At most, red eared sliders can spend an hour underwater before coming up for air. This information is all based on the average adult red eared slider. Baby turtles cannot spend this much time underwater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_turtles_go_without_oxygen\"><\/span>How Long Can turtles go without oxygen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An adult western painted turtle can go without oxygen for <b>up to 30 hours at room temperature, and if the temperature drops to 37 degrees, it can hold its breath for up to four months at a stretch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_red_eared_slider_drown\"><\/span>Can my red eared slider drown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, Red Eared sliders can drown if they stay too much time underwater. Like all turtles, Red Eared sliders have two lungs that need air to function properly, so staying underwater for too long will result in them drowning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_red_eared_slider_sleep_underwater\"><\/span>Can red eared slider sleep underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavior: They are cold-blooded and must leave the water to sunbathe in order to regulate their body temperature. Red-eared sliders are excellent swimmers. <b>At night they sleep underwater, usually resting on the bottom or floating on the surface, using their inflated throat as a flotation aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_red_eared_sliders_drown\"><\/span>Can red eared sliders drown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red-eared sliders are strong swimmers, so <b>you don&#8217;t need to worry about drowning as long as the turtle can get out of the water and there is no place it can get trapped underwater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_red_eared_sliders_sleep_underwater\"><\/span>Can red eared sliders sleep underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavior: They are cold-blooded and must leave the water to sunbathe in order to regulate their body temperature. Red-eared sliders are excellent swimmers. <b>At night they sleep underwater, usually resting on the bottom or floating on the surface, using their inflated throat as a flotation aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_red_eared_slider_always_be_in_water\"><\/span>Should red eared slider always be in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Red Eared Slider is semi-aquatic, just like other turtles. But unlike the rest, it tends to leave the water and bask on land for longer hours. The Red Eared Slider can live without water for up to a week or more. These pets <b>should not go without water for long periods, however, and there&#8217;s a good reason for that.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_turtles_drown_in_too_much_water\"><\/span>Can turtles drown in too much water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, turtles can drown in water if they stay or get trapped underwater for longer than they can handle. Although it varies between species, most turtles spend a lot of time underwater. However, unlike fish, turtles don&#8217;t have gills that draw oxygen out of water. Instead, they have lungs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_turtles_go_without_air\"><\/span>How Long Can turtles go without air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although turtles can hold their breath for <b>45 minutes to one hour during routine activity, they normally dive for 4-5 minutes and surfaces to breathe for a few seconds in between dives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_the_turtle_survive_without_oxygen\"><\/span>How long can the turtle survive without oxygen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BBSRC funded study of juvenile Common Snapping Turtles for the first time explains the heart&#8217;s biological mechanisms which help Turtles to uniquely survive <b>up to 6 months without oxygen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_turtle_to_drown\"><\/span>How long does it take for a turtle to drown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Does It Take For A Turtle To Drown? It takes <b>approximately ten minutes for a turtle to drown. A frantic turtle gasping for air cannot hold its breath for much longer and will drown in a moment. This usually happens when a turtle feels it has been trapped and won&#8217;t reach the surface when it needs air.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_pet_turtles_hold_their_breath\"><\/span>How long can pet turtles hold their breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most breeds of pet turtles can hold their breath from <b>15  40 minutes. The actual length of time will depend on their breed and their level of activity underwater. Sea turtles, on the other hand, can hold their breath for up to 7 hours!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_turtle_is_drowning\"><\/span>How do you know if a turtle is drowning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typical signs of drowning include <b>a comatose state, lack of reflexes, water in the lungs and specific tissue alterations in the lung, which are visible on radiographs. Not all turtles die immediately and while still in the water. Once turtles are comatose, they have about a 50 % chance of recovery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_red_eared_slider_turtle_drown\"><\/span>Can red eared slider turtle drown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, Red Eared sliders can drown if they stay too much time underwater. Like all turtles, Red Eared sliders have two lungs that need air to function properly, so staying underwater for too long will result in them drowning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_turtle_drown_in_a_tank\"><\/span>Can a turtle drown in a tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavior: They are cold-blooded and must leave the water to sunbathe in order to regulate their body temperature. Red-eared sliders are excellent swimmers. <b>At night they sleep underwater, usually resting on the bottom or floating on the surface, using their inflated throat as a flotation aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_red_eared_slider_turtle_stay_underwater\"><\/span>How long can a red eared slider turtle stay underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 30 minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_turtles_sleep_underwater\"><\/span>How long do turtles sleep underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red-eared sliders are strong swimmers, so <b>you don&#8217;t need to worry about drowning as long as the turtle can get out of the water and there is no place it can get trapped underwater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_red_eared_slider_to_drown\"><\/span>How long does it take for a red eared slider to drown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red eared sliders usually spend around <b>5-7 minutes underwater before coming up for a breath. While red eared sliders can drown, it is very rare, especially if the turtle is living in a tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_red_eared_sliders_swim_in_deep_water\"><\/span>Can red eared sliders swim in deep water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typical signs of drowning include <b>a comatose state, lack of reflexes, water in the lungs and specific tissue alterations in the lung, which are visible on radiographs. Not all turtles die immediately and while still in the water. Once turtles are comatose, they have about a 50 % chance of recovery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_red_eared_sliders_need_to_be_in_water_all_the_time\"><\/span>Do red eared sliders need to be in water all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Red-eared sliders are strong swimmers, so you don&#8217;t need to worry about drowning as long as the turtle can get out of the water and there is no place it can get trapped underwater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_Red_Eared_Slider_stay_underwater\"><\/span>How long can a Red Eared Slider stay underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 30 minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Red_Eared_Slider_turtle_drown\"><\/span>Can a Red Eared Slider turtle drown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, Red Eared sliders can drown if they stay too much time underwater. Like all turtles, Red Eared sliders have two lungs that need air to function properly, so staying underwater for too long will result in them drowning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_keep_my_turtle_in_water_at_night\"><\/span>Should I keep my turtle in water at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As long as the room temperature is around 70-80, then it should be fine. My turtles are kept out of the tank overnight when I do a complete or partial water change.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Red_Eared_Slider_always_sleeping\"><\/span>Why is my Red Eared Slider always sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summary. The most likely reason your turtle is always sleeping is due to <b>low water or air temperature. Other reasons could be related to diet, something new added to the tank, a non-functioning UV light, substrate blockage or illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_red-eared_sliders_need_to_be_in_water_all_the_time\"><\/span>Do red-eared sliders need to be in water all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red-eared sliders are aquatic turtles, or to be more precise semi-aquatic turtles. It means that they spend most of their lives both in the water and on the land. To answer the question above, <b>no, they don&#8217;t need to be in the water all the time<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long can red eared sliders breathe underwater?How Long Can turtles go without oxygen?Can my red eared slider drown?Can red eared slider sleep underwater?Can red eared sliders drown?Can red eared sliders sleep underwater?Should red eared slider always be in water?Can turtles drown in too much water?How Long Can turtles go without air?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69886"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69886"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69886\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}