Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
Yup, Red-Eared Slider. The most common turtle you will encounter. These buggers have infested just about every fresh body of water in the US, and probably most of the world. They are bred in vast numbers and sold for the pet trade (which I think should be illegal, but that is another story).Bart
Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
Keep the tank area in a warmer part of the house (should be easy in AZ) and away from cold drafts. Water should be kept around 76 degrees for this species, a little warmer or cooler will be fine too. These guys are super hearty.
If these turtles are so healthy that they inhabit just about every frewsh body of water I wonder why the temperature needs to be around 76 degrees.