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Why can’t we keep red-eared sliders?

2023-04-23 09:49:28 876

Red-eared slider is a reptile that is very suitable for living in the natural environment, but it is not suitable for keeping as a pet. The specific reasons are as follows:


1. Rapid growth: Red-eared slider is an animal that grows quickly and can easily become very large in a short period of time, resulting in insufficient space or difficulty in keeping.


2. Need water and land: Red-eared slider needs two living spaces, water and land, and their swimming and sunbathing requirements are relatively high. If they are not given sufficient living space and environment, it will affect their health.


3. Dietary problems: Red-eared slider likes to eat various aquatic plants, snakes, crabs and other small animals. These foods are not convenient to provide under family conditions, which may affect the growth and nutritional health of red-eared slider.


4. Longevity: The life span of red-eared sliders is more than 30 years, requiring long-term professional care and maintenance, which is a considerable challenge for families.


Therefore, it is recommended not to keep red-eared sliders as pets, but to let them live and reproduce in a natural environment to protect their populations and ecological environment. If you are interested in reptiles, you can choose other suitable pet breeds to keep and provide corresponding care and management according to their habits and characteristics.

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