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    Does the Red-Eared Slider Make a Good Pet?

    Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquariums, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo. The Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is without question the world’s most...
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    The Best Small Turtle Pets for Those with Limited Space

    Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career of over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo. The world’s most popular pet turtle, the Red Eared Slider, is a poor choice for those lacking space for a huge aquarium and filter. A number of...
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    Swollen Eyes in Red-Eared Sliders & other Semi-Aquatic Turtles

    Hi All, Swollen, inflamed eyes are commonly seen in a wide variety of captive turtles. Strangely, the hardy Red Eared Slider seems especially prone to this annoying and potentially life-threatening condition (as we’ll see, popular feeding practices may partially explain this). From...
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