After spending yesterday in a giant tupperware in the garage, we released them into our pond this morning. I am having so much fun peeking out our window at the pond and seeing turtles swimming around. I just did some research and interestingly enough, learned a few facts about Red Ear Slider:
While sleeping, a red ear slider can hold its breath for a couple of hours. When awake, it can hold its breath up to 30 minutes. Hatchlings are 1 inch in diameter (but illegal for pet stores to sell them until they are at least 4 inches in diameter). They can grow up to 12 inches in length and live 50-70 years! An inheritance for our future great grandchildren I guess!
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