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How to care for a red-eared slider turtle from school for a week?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male

My daughter has a turtle from school for the week. The teacher only provides food. How do we care for it?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 29th, 2018

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. Tau appears to be a red-eared slider (RES). He shouldn't need too much in the way of care (other than food) if you are only going to have him for a week. Here is a link to a RES care sheet. This may help to answer any questions you may have. Hope this helps. Best wishes! ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/red-eared-slider-care-feeding-housing-diet-and-characterist/ )

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