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 ...

Learn more about the lifespan of a red-eared slider turtle, whether it would make a good pet, and why it's considered an invasive species. Skip to main content . Home ; Conditions .

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

Popular pet turtle breeds include: Red-eared slider. This is one of the more popular aquatic turtle species. ... Western painted turtles grow to be 4-12 inches long and can be up to 50 years old.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider. The department ...

A red-eared slider turtle walks toward a pond in this Thursday photo. 'Red-eared sliders are on the list of the 100 most invasive species in the world,' said Allison Begley of Fish, ...

A red-eared slider turtle can live 30 years, making it difficult to rehome, but a pet turtle cannot be released into the wild. The Central Texas Tortoise Rescue provides an alternative.

The Genesee County Park and Forest volunteers, the ACORNS will be hosting a free event in honor of one of their longest volunteers, Ruby, a Red Eared Slider turtle. The goal of the event is to ...

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 as of July 1, ...