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Heey my name is Chloe and i'm new here. I've never owned or really taken interest in reptiles before but i am hoping to mabye get a turtle this summer. I'm 14 years old and iv always had animals. I've always had a cat as long as i can remember, and i just recently had 4 ratties 7 gerbils, 2 guinea pigs, 3 hamsters, a bird, a betta fish, and a dog. I now just have a cat, and a dog (border collie).
I have a few questions about Red Ear Slider turtles.....
- Could i put like little water frogs in their tank?
- How big a tank would i need for just one?
- How big do they get?
- How social are they?
- Male or Female? is there a big size differnece? is there a big personality difference?

Thanks! and i hope to learn lots around this forum about turtles!
Skitza

Welcome! Frogs,fish or snails will eventually become food for the turtle. You need 10 gallons for ever inch of turtle. Ie 5 inch turtle = 50 gallon tank.
Males 8 to 10 inches females 9 to 12 inches. RES have great personilities. But are very skittish. Not much for being handled and like to hide.
Read thru the board you'll learn lots.

I have a feeling it might not be a great idea to get a turtle. They are ALOT of work and require a big investment. They are not especially cuddly and more like to be looked at or held (supported) while they are in the water.

I love my turtles but they are alot of time, money and effort. This is a great place to learn the requirements of owning a turtle. Good Luck.

bradmeisel wrote:I have a feeling it might not be a great idea to get a turtle. They are ALOT of work and require a big investment. They are not especially cuddly and more like to be looked at or held (supported) while they are in the water.

I love my turtles but they are alot of time, money and effort. This is a great place to learn the requirements of owning a turtle. Good Luck.

Greatest advice i've ever read on this forum........