According to the numbers, painted turtles are larger than red-eared sliders on average. Male painted turtles measure up to eight inches long, while females can be as long as 12 inches.

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 ...

Popular pet turtle breeds include: Red-eared slider. This is one of the more popular aquatic turtle species. They are friendly, social, active, and widely available at pet stores.

She lost her beloved companion, a female turtle named Tucker, and now she wants the community to help her find her pet. It seems that Tucker, a red-eared slider, escaped through a tiny break in ...

Red-eared slider turtle pet sales banned in Fla. Jan 20, 2008 Jan 20, 2008; Facebook; Twitter; Bluesky; ... Unlike the common red-eared slider, which sold at $12.95, ...

Higher numbers of germ cells are known to control female development in fish as well, Capel said. But to prove the point that more germ cells lead to female turtles, they removed some germ cells from ...

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, Wildlife and ...

The ACORNS host a free event to raise funds for Ruby the turtle's new habitat. Join the event to help Ruby, the Red Eared Slider, get a new habitat. Enjoy crafts, snacks, and guided hikes.

— If you were hoping to own one of those cute little turtles with the red stripes near their ears, forget it. The state has classified red-eared Red-eared slider turtle pet sales banned in Fla.