When it comes to water turtles, sliders and cooters have become two of the most popular choices when deciding on a pet. If their is any hesitation when trying to purchase products for your sliders and cooters just use the information on this page to help you make wise decisions.

Size - Female sliders will grow to be larger than male sliders. Females can end up being anywhere from 20 to 30 inches while the males remain considerably smaller/shorter. It is the same deal with cooters, except they are smaller than sliders. The female cooter can grow to be anywhere from 14 to 16 inches while the males usually get no bigger than 10 inches.

Dieting and Food - When sliders are young they seem to be completely carnivorous. As they age, their diet becomes more diverse in which both carnivorous diets and plant matters are consumed. Commercial food is a very great option for sliders. Mazuri Fresh Water Diet, Exo Terra canned insects and Nasco Turtle Brittle are all safe bets. Fish, insects, and worms are great options for sliders (even if they are canned because they still hold the same nutritional value).

Housing and Enclosures - Sliders will need to be given an environment with quality water, heat, UVB, basking, and proper filtration. 20 gallons is an ideal terrarium for a slider but they will grow. Sliders will not experience stunted growth. Sliders are more than capable of living outdoors in pond areas or Waterlandtubs. Turtlesquad.com can and will assist all slider and cooter owners by offering reputable products which are necessary for the healthy development of their loved ones. First thing that you want to do is obtain some type of enclosure in which your slider or cooter can dwell.We recommend the Exo Terra turtle terrarium or a Waterlandtub mini enclosure.

Submersible heating - A submersible heater is key when heating your sliders water. You want to try and keep the water between 78 and 80 degrees F.

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