Meet Turbo! This red-eared slider turtle loves swimming

Turbo is a fairly feminine red-eared slider turtle. Turbo lately arrived on the shelter after her proprietor may not look after her.

She arrived on the Humane Rescue Alliance in want of some TLC; she is feeling method higher and is now prepared for a correct residence. Since her arrival, she has been having fun with time swimming round within the turtle pond and getting good meals and train.

Turtles wish to eat dried fish and mealworms. They additionally like shrimp and pellets. Turtles wish to eat crickets and leafy greens and different veggies. They actually get pleasure from and want quite a lot of meals!

Turtles can stay to as much as 40 years! They must be supplied with swimming water, ambient air and basking space. Water ought to be maintained throughout the vary of 75 to 80 levels Fahrenheit; ambient air between 80 and 85 levels, and the basking space ought to be stored between 85 and 95 levels.

These neat pets do have distinctive housing, dietary and set-up must stay a protracted and wholesome life. Please analysis the correct look after these unique beauties earlier than adopting one!

Visit humanerescuealliance.org/adopt for extra info.

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