Actually, my GF got him/her for me for $5. I had to spend the $130 on the tank, rocks, food, turtle wax, etc.

Pretty cool, though. Been watching him all day. He's about the size of a half dollar. Anyone know anything about turtles? How can I tell if it's a boy or girl? It doesn't have a "thingie", but I don't think it works that way for turtles...

 

i thought those were illegal because those are considered endangered?

but i got one too at home, it got a lot bigger now. Had it for 1 year almost.

 

I have a red-eared slider too, about the size of my palm. It is 7.5 yrs old. I know it is a female because the tail is shorter proportionally, and the fingernails are short. It is hard to tell when the turtle is young.

BTW, it is illegal to have turtles less than 4" shell length in the US. I have already called the cops and they are gonna arrest you at the next Bay Area Meet.

 

These small turtles are hard to raise. I hope you got a heat lamp or something, otherwise, it will have a hard time surviving this winter. But once they are about 3-4" long, they just won't die!!! Very easy to take care of.

 

Hey, cool! Is that what this is? Any tips on how to raise this thing? He's in a 6 gallon tank right now, so he has a little room to grow. I'm feeding him some little brown stick things right now (turtle food, I think?)... he eats about 1/4 of them a day.

Doh! Funny. I brought him into the pet store today, and the reptile expert was asking all kinds of questions about where we got him... I didn't really understand why until I read your post!

 

Well, I just moved to LA, so the weather is much warmer on average than in the Bay Area. Should I still get a heat lamp? I don't want little Speedy to freeze to death!

 

Quick question... Do I need to turn the tank light off at night?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DJ Qube
[B]Quick question...

 

Good investment ... At least it lasts a long time.

 

your right about that one, they might even out live US.