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Basic Information
Basic RES Info Species introduction Native habitat Physical Description Anatomy Measurements, growth and age Determining Sex / Gender Is my turtle a boy or a girl? Wild RES, Captives in Wild Differences between captive and wild RES Releasing a captive RES	Important Legal Issues The 4” law Local and federal laws Acquiring a RES (Adoptions and Legal Methods) Adoption benefits Breeders Found turtle Other Basic Info Behavioral instincts Sensory organs RES compared to other turtles RES compared to other pets

Basic Care
Have a New Turtle or Adding One? General tips, planning ahead Handling New Hatchling Tips Beginner tips Handling What are the Costs of Necessary Items? Startup equipment info A basic list of necessary items and their cost Items to consider	Cohabitation Cohabitation with other turtles Harassment, fighting, aggression and territoriality Reproduction Mating Laying eggs Nests and incubation Hibernation Why captive RES shouldn't Conditions

General Issues
Health Risks Salmonella Handling Found Turtle Found eggs or hatchlings Found a healthy turtle Found a sick or injured turtle Came across a turtle in the wild Releasing a Turtle Releasing a captive RES	Locating a Missing Turtle Tips for sliders who have escaped indoors Tips for sliders who have escaped outdoors What to do when you find your turtle Leaving RES Unattended Left unattended at home Leaving a turtle with someone else Transporting a Turtle Transporting by car Transporting by airplane Other options

Nutrition
Nutritional Content Dietary concerns Problems related to diet Feeding Pellets Frequency and quantity Overfeeding Turtle pellets Fresh Plants Fresh plant matter Greens and vegetables Aquatic plants Fruits Additional resources Herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers	Animals, Insects, Fish... Aquatics (live) Insects and Worms (live) Commercial turtle treats (canned, processed, frozen or freeze-dried) Other (various) Methods to Entice Eating Methods to entice eating Methods to entice eating pellets, vegetables Supplements & Vitamins Suggestions

Habitat
Indoor Enclosures (Pt. 1) Overview Pros and cons Indoor Enclosures (Pt. 2) Glass and acrylic aquariums Plastic storage containers Stock tanks (plastic) Custom and preformed ponds Miscellaneous enclosures Canopies, covers, hoods & screens Other Considerations Cleaning Decorations Hiding and privacy Nesting area Physical activity Substrate	Outdoor Enclosures Overview Pros and cons Outdoor Considerations Climate and hibernation Predator proof / escape proof Pondscaping Additional considerations Habitat Gallery View indoor and outdoor setups Turtle Tank Calculator Calculate size and more Popular tank sizes

Water Quality
Regulating Water Temperatures Thermometers Submersible heating Cooling water Water Quality Issues Tap water Nitrogen cycle (Nitrification cycle) / New Tank Syndrome Ammonia Chlorine and chloramine Nitrites and nitrates Oxygenated water pH Hard water and water softening Testing and treatment	Filtration Overview Types of filtration I. Mechanical II. Biological III. Chemical Filter Types Internal filters Hang on tank (H.O.T.) Power filters Canister filters Pond filters Wet/dry filters Other filters and accessories

Lighting & Basking

Health
Choosing a Vet Turtle vets Questions to ask a vet About veterinarians Costs and fees Sick Turtle Overview Unusual behavior and symptoms What to do when you suspect an illness When to go to a vet Bringing your turtle to a vet Preventive medicine Major Illnesses & Injuries Drowning Metabolic Bone Disease / Soft Shell Respiratory Infections Septicemia Septicemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease (SCUD) / Shell Rot Trauma Respiratory Behavior Respiratory Infections Breathing and Other Respiratory Behaviors Shell Conditions Cracked or damaged shell Red or pink coloring Algae Discolored spots Fungus Mineral deposits Pyramiding Scute shedding	Physical Conditions Bleeding Bleeding mouth, gums Ear abscess Mouth rot / Stomatitis Bites, bruises, burns, cuts and scratches Egg binding / Eggs in water Eyes closed or swollen Fanning Fungus Nails broken or long Prolapse Skin shedding Slow or unequal growth Swollen flesh Unusual Behavior Circular, erratic or lopsided swimming or walking Lethargy, inactivity, not swimming, excessive basking Aggression, biting, fighting Not basking Restless Stress Digestive Behavior Blood from cloaca Throwing up Constipation and impaction Parasites Refusal to eat Stool inconsistency Health Reference Sites

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