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First-Time Pet Owner? Everything You Should Know Before Adopting a Red-Eared Slider Turtle

I share my home with a Red-Eared Slider Turtle, and my personal experience has shown me how even small environmental changes can impact their health. This guide is written from real pet-parent experience and is designed to help first-time turtle owners understand proper care, winter protection, signs of cold stress, and what to do if a turtle gets sick.