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 ...

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

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

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 Vermont’s newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is subject to new restrictions starting July 1. For full access to this story ...

Red-eared sliders make excellent pets for both beginner and expert reptile enthusiasts alike, but they need quite large enclosures to thrive in captivity. There are a few different options to choose ...

Under the new regional rules, turtle sales could continue but pet owners were required to house them securely to prevent escape. “There have been instances previously where there has been no barrier ...

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 ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A new Vermont law banning the sale of a popular species of pet turtles is now in effect. Pond sliders -- including red-eared sliders -- are sold in pet stores nationwide.

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.

This included red-eared slider turtles, which have been found abandoned and breeding ... needing more maintenance, and a bigger tank or pond, leading owners to abandon them. Sightings reported to the ...