The yellow-bellied slider ( Trachemys scripta scripta ) is the Emydidae family's land and water tortoises. This subspecies the original slider pool to the southeastern United States, particularly from Florida to southeastern Virginia, and is the most common turtle species in its ranks. These are found in a variety of habitats, including slow-moving rivers, swamps of floodplains, swamps, seasonal wetlands, and permanent ponds. The yellow-bellied slider is popular as a pet.
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Description
Yellow adult male slider usually reaches 5-9 inches (13-23 cm) long; females ranging from 8 to 13 inches (20-33 cm). Karapas (upper skin) are usually brown and black, often with yellow stripes. The skin is olive-green with yellow spots on the neck and legs. As the name suggests, the plastron (bottom skin) is mostly yellow with black spots along the edges. Adults tend to grow darker as they age. The yellow propeller is often confused with eastern river cowboys, which also have yellow stripes on the neck and the bottom of yellow, but the latter do not have the characteristic green spots of this species . The yellow belly often has a yellow strip shaped "s" on its face. They also have signs that are shaped like question marks on their stomachs.
Marriage can occur in spring, summer, and autumn. The yellow-bellied slider is capable of intercourse with another T. scripta subspecies, such as red-edged sliders, which are generally sold as pets. The red-induced non-native red-eyed slider into the local environment caused the state of Florida to prohibit the sale of red-eyed sliders to protect native yellow-belly sliders.
The marriage takes place in the water. Suitable terrestrial areas are required to lay eggs with spawning females, which will typically put 6-10 eggs at a time, with larger females able to withstand more. Eggs hatch for 2-3 months and the hatchlings will usually stay with the nest until winter. The cultivation is almost entirely carnivorous, feeding on insects, spiders, crustaceans, tadpoles, fish, and carrion. As people age, adults eat less meat, and up to 95% of their nutritional intake eventually comes from plants.
This slider is considered a diurnal turtle; it eats mainly in the morning and often sunbathe on the beach, on the wood, or while floating, for the rest of the day. At night, sleep on the bottom or on the surface near the brush pile. The highest density of the sliders occurs where algae bloom and aquatic macrophytes abound and of the type that form a solid mat on the surface, such as Myriophyllum spicatum and lily pads (Nymphaeaceae). Dense surface vegetation provides protection from predators and supports high density of water invertebrates and small vertebrates, offering better food than open water.
The lifespan of the yellow-bellied slider is over 30 years in the wild, and over 40 years in captivity.
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As a pet
Housing
Baby yellow-bellied sliders can be stored in fairly small tanks (20 to 40 gallons), but because of their age, after about three years, they will need more space. One Adult can be placed in an aquarium of US $ 75 (284Ã, l) (or larger). The tortoises need enough water to spin, with recommended depth of 16-18 in (41-46 cm). The water temperature should be kept between 72-80 Â ° F (22-27 Â ° C) and filtered properly. Keeping fish with turtles is usually avoided because of the risk that the turtles will eat fish. The slider requires a suntan area that stays warm during the day and it will allow the turtle to move, balance, and dry completely. This area should average 89-95 Â ° F (32-35 Â ° C) and can be heated with UV-A heat lamp. The second lamp that produces UV-B is very important for the tortoise to metabolize calcium properly. Uncreened direct sunlight is preferred. The lamp should be switched on during the day. Turtle tanks can be purchased at many retailers of pet items.
Diet
Plant ponds such as elodea (anacharisan) and cabomba can also be left in the water, while vegetables consumed by humans such as romaine lettuce, escarole and collard greens should be replaced daily. Since the slider is omnivorous, insects and newly dead fish may also be reserved for proteins. Commercialized animal-based reptile foods may be provided as well, but any food scraps should be removed immediately to prevent water fouling or turtle habitat.
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See also
- Red-eared slider ÃÆ'â € "yellow slider-sometimes called a yellow-eared slider
References
External links
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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