My red-eared slider bit another. What to do about turtle fighting?

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My female red eared slider (1 1/2 years old) bit my male red eared slider under the tail area and there was bleeding. The bleeding stopped and I separated the turtles but I don't know what to do now. The male turtle is swimming and eating fine now. Please help, thank you!

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

You may have to keep them separated if your tank is not big enough to accommodate two turtles. Female sliders are bigger than males and can bully smaller turtles in their environment. Red eared sliders are notorious for being territorial as well. You can try introducing them again, but if you see more aggression, they will need to be separated permanently.

My red-eared slider bit another. What to do about turtle fighting?

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