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I have 10 sliders in outdoor pond and as long as you have good air flow they should be fine, I don't heat my pond or do anything special. However you do want to watch over feeding when it gets colder out.

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Incubation Duration Incubation duration can vary greatly. Most species will hatch between 8-11 weeks, however it can take 18 weeks or more. It can also vary greatly between eggs in the same clutch. They should start hatching around the same time, but don't toss any eggs out until you have given...

I put him in a kennel at night where he has made a burrow to keep him safe from predators, but during the day he roams free in the backyard. Is there any kind of tortoise food you would recommend? What about over winter? Do I need heat lamps or heat pads? I'm sorry about all the questions, but...

She's a beauty..

Hello I am no expert but I believe it could take up to a week or two between first and last hatch. Just give them time. I definitely understand how exciting it is and how eager you must be to meet them. Congratulations

He's such a handsome guy.

Vet care, sorry.

Thank you for your quick response, is there a way to guesstimate approximately, how long do they live? Is there anything he will need besides food,water and get care?

Hello I was recently given a male tortoise from a friend I'm not sure of the age or exact breed. Also enclosure specification would be greatly appreciated. I want to make sure he is properly taken care of.

Thank you I rescued her about 8 years ago from someone who no longer had time for her, she is about 12 years old. She is my first of 10 red eared sliders.

Love how photogenic she always is.

What a beauty, my I ask the age and sex?

Yes, that is what originally caught my attention (nerves). It's heartbreaking to say the least.

Thank you so much for you input, I'd also like to clarify that I am not a breeder or looking to breed my turtles for $$ or otherwise. I just want to make sure they have a good home and was curious about if he needed any special care due to his coloring. I do know that some albino turtles have...