Reptiles et amphibiens
Tortue de Floride à tempes rouges
Trachemys scripta elegans
The tiny coin-sized turtle grows into a 30 cm tank-hog with serious filtration demands — budget accordingly.
- Difficulty
- moderate
Care tips
- Plan on 380+ litres of water for an adult, plus oversized filtration
- Keep water at 24-27°C with a dry dock basking at 29-32°C
- Mount UVB over the basking dock, not through glass
- Feed pellets, leafy greens, and occasional protein; adults eat more veg
- Do partial water changes weekly; lifespan runs 20-30+ years
Common questions
Que dois-je savoir sur l’entretien d’un red-eared slider ? +
The tiny coin-sized turtle grows into a 30 cm tank-hog with serious filtration demands — budget accordingly.
Typical guidance for a healthy red-eared slider — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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