Trachemys scripta elegans ( Red turtle)

Trachemys scripta elegans  is a kind of turtle. They live in  lakes and rivers of the North America but you can feed them in the aquariums too.The water in the aquarium  must be 23-30C  .They are very hungry and they feel hungry every time. They can eat  shrimp ,lettuce,banana,apple,fish etc. Baby trachemys scripta elegans eat more than adults.they live  about 30 years or more .they have  4 legs and they  do not have ears.they see clearly but they can’t hear very well.their length is about 25cm. they must be fed in the clean and hot an aquarium otherwise they get ill quickly and easily. An aquarium should have an aquarium heater,filter and UV spot. Trachemys scripta elegans need vitamins.some of them hibernate. their carapace must be cleaned once a week.they need to sunbathing.they are good friends for you.if you do not feed it  well, it dies:(

   

by hümeyra karayel :))