Where can I surrender my red eared slider?

When giving away your Red-eared Slider, your best bet would be a friend or family member who is willing and capable of adopting a pet turtle. If that’s not possible, you can contact the local zoo or one of several reptile rescue centers in your state and make a request.

Are red eared sliders illegal in North Carolina?

North Carolina health regulations prohibit selling the turtles as pets because some carry salmonella. Another state law makes it illegal to sell any species of animal native to North Carolina, which includes the yellow bellied slider. Red-eared sliders are native to Louisiana, Hebb said.

How cold is too cold for red eared sliders?

Like most other reptiles, red eared sliders can not endure a cold temperature. Experts suggest maintaining a temperature of about 72 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit in the captivity. If the temperature drops by even a single degree, the habitat environment becomes cold for the red eared slider.

Can I put my red-eared slider in a pond?

The answer is yes, so long as the pond has a good muddy/leafy bottom they can burrow into comfortably, and so long as it does not freeze solid. The turtles cannot survive being frozen, so there must still be liquid water at the bottom of the pond.

Is it illegal to have a turtle in North Carolina?

Is it illegal to own turtles in North Carolina? No, you can legally own a turtle in North Carolina, it all depends on the species. There are certain endangered species that are protected by the law that are illegal to own, but most of the common ones are not endangered and you can own them as pets.

Is it illegal to keep a box turtle in NC?

In North Carolina the eastern box turtle is classified as a nongame species with no open season, meaning that it cannot be hunted or trapped. It is unlawful for any person to take from the wild, have in their possession, purchase or sell 5 or more eastern box turtles (defined as commercial take).

Is it illegal to release a red eared slider?

Releasing a slider to a pond or lake isn’t an alternative. This is illegal in most states. Red-eared sliders are not native to much of the USA and can cause environmental issues for native turtles.

Where can I take my Red Ear slider turtle?

If you absolutely cannot keep your turtle, consider one of the following options. Post an ad in the office of local pet stores and veterinary offices, or community publications. Petco and Petsmart typically allow ads to be posted. Some animal control agencies and humane societies will accept turtles.

Is the red eared slider turtle an invasive species?

Red-Eared Slider Turtle. The Red-Eared Slider, also called the red-eared terrapin, is an American breed of turtles widely spread across the USA, and is quickly becoming an invasive species in many parts of the world. It is also the most popular breed of pet turtle in the US and is widely kept as pet around the world.

Can a red eared slider be kept in a pond?

And, if you have an outdoor pond, and a securely fenced yard to keep your turtle in and predators out, you might consider putting your turtle outdoors for at least part of the year. Water quality must be maintained no matter where you house your turtle and both supplemental heat and UVB lighting should be provided.

Releasing a slider to a pond or lake isn’t an alternative. This is illegal in most states. Red-eared sliders are not native to much of the USA and can cause environmental issues for native turtles.

If you absolutely cannot keep your turtle, consider one of the following options. Post an ad in the office of local pet stores and veterinary offices, or community publications. Petco and Petsmart typically allow ads to be posted. Some animal control agencies and humane societies will accept turtles.

Why are red eared slider turtles bad for the environment?

Because red-eared slider turtles eat plants as well as animals, they could also have a negative impact on a range of native aquatic species, including rare frogs. Also, a significant risk exists that red-eared slider turtles can transfer diseases and parasites to native reptile species.

What’s the name of the red eared slider?

Identification: Trachemys s. elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1838), the Red-eared Slider, has a unique, broad red or orange (rarely yellow) stripe behind each eye (Ernst et al, 1994; Conant and Collins, 1998). Younger individuals have numerous dark, eyelike spots on the yellow plastron (Conant and Collins, 1998).