If you have made up your mind about purchasing a red-eared slider turtle, consider heading to a turtle rescue or turtle adoption organization as opposed to visiting a pet store. There is no shortage of turtles waiting for a home at these places. Note that when you bring home your turtle, it may not come out for several days!

When setting up a tank for your red-eared slider turtle, understand that your turtle will require both a UVB light and a heat light. In order for your turtle to stay healthy, it will especially need the UVB lamp. You will need to replace the bulbs every six months. On the other hand, the heat light is essential for keeping the basking area at the required temperature which is 10 degrees above the water’s temperature. Note that your turtle should not be able to access the light!

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