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Red-eared Slider
Active, not for handling
Also known as: slider, terrapin, turtle
- Adult weight
- 0.5–1.5 kg
- Life expectancy
- 20–30 years
- Size
- Small
- Exercise
- Moderate
- Origin
- USA
- Group
- Turtle
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedNo single breed standard — ranges are typical values for this group.
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Vitamin A deficiency (swollen eyes)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Shell rotBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Respiratory infectionsBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Carries Salmonella — wash handsBreed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Large tank with filtered water and a UVB basking area
- ✓Banned or regulated as invasive in many countries
Calculators for your Red-eared Slider
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.