{"product_id":"red-ear-turtle","title":"Green Turtle - 4cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"94\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"140\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"141\"\u003eTrachemys scripta elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-eared Slider (often called Red-eared Turtle)\n\u003cp data-end=\"260\" data-start=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"263\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"265\"\u003eMales: 15–20 cm (6–8 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eFemales: 20–30 cm (8–12 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 years in captivity with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"415\" data-start=\"403\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the southern United States, especially around the Mississippi River. Found in slow-moving freshwater bodies like ponds, lakes, marshes, and rivers with soft bottoms and abundant basking sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"625\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"653\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"653\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eJuveniles: 75 liters (20 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"722\"\u003eAdults: At least 250 liters (65+ gallons) per turtle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"779\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"808\"\u003eWater: 24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eBasking area: 30–32°C (86–90°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"875\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (6–15 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive. While not overly aggressive, they may nip at smaller tank mates or compete for food. Best kept alone or with similarly sized turtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1119\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Diet should be varied and age-appropriate.\n\u003cul data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e More carnivorous – bloodworms, mealworms, insects, small fish, turtle pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e More herbivorous – dark leafy greens (kale, romaine, dandelion), aquatic plants (duckweed, anacharis), pellets, and occasional protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eCalcium source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuttlebone or calcium blocks to support shell health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, oval carapace that ranges from dark green to olive brown with yellowish striping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red patches behind each eye – the most distinctive feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003eSkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive green with yellow stripes; claws are long, especially in males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eRed Ear Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the species its common name and help distinguish it from other sliders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eAquatic with Terrestrial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a dry basking platform under a heat lamp and UVB lighting for digestion and shell development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003eStrong Swimmers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Need deep, clean, filtered water and plenty of room to move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2235\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003eLongevity \u0026amp; Responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can live decades—require long-term commitment and proper husbandry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47248482074882,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3208\/1666\/files\/Green_Turtle.png?v=1768844625","url":"https:\/\/www.fiorapets.qa\/products\/red-ear-turtle","provider":"Fiora Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}