As a general rule of thumb, red-eared sliders require at least 10 gallons of enclosure space for every inch of their shell length. For a baby turtle, an enclosure size of about 30 to 50 gallons is ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...

Under Vermont’s newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is ...

Any sightings of red-eared slider turtles need to be reported to Auckland Council. The dinner-plate sized turtles have recently been spotted in Titirangi and Swanson and their impact on the ...

Under the new regional rules, turtle sales could continue but pet owners were required to house them securely to prevent ...

Lighting and, by extension, heat are the most important aspects of your red-eared slider’s habitat. The correct temperature and lighting will ensure your turtle is comfortable, no matter where they ...

Red eared slider turtles are sold in pet shops, but are listed as one of the world's 100 worst invasive species.JILL MCKEE / The-Southland-Times A Christchurch woman who sneaked a tiny red-eared ...

Bay of Plenty turtle owners must now securely house their pets, as the regional council changes its pest plan to prevent ...

Red-eared sliders are especially populous, often seen basking with painted turtles and red-bellied cooters. They're easy to identify by their red "ears," or red marks on either side of their heads.

He said, anecdotally, there had been increased reports of turtle sightings throughout the Bay of Plenty during the past couple of years. Most were red-eared sliders.

For baby red-eared sliders, a 30 to 50-gallon tank is sufficient while the turtle is less than six inches long. However, keep in mind that sliders grow very quickly and reach their adult size within ...