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my turtle is mean2007-11-24 2:01:50

i know the fact that i found him in the wild when i was fishing has a lot to do with it (he was nearly dead), but he is the meanest little red ear slider ive ever seen (i know hes a red ear and not a snapper or anything).he bites ferociously as anything i put up to his mouth, especially my fingers! he is still small (about 3.5 inches long) and i got him when he was only 2 or less inches long. i try holding him (not all too often though because i know your not really supposed to) but it seems the more i try the meaner he gets!! got any advice on how to tame this beast?

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Newsflash: It's a turtle! They are not known for their intelligence. It is doubtful that you will have any success "training" it.

As for the biting, it is either just looking for food (this is the time of year when they feed themselves up before slowing down for the winter) or trying to defend itself against that hideous beast that is holding it hostage (that would be you).

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yes, put him back in the wild where he belongs!

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Awww! How dare you call him mean!?!??! He's just a baby! Shame on you! I'll adopt him since you want to be a bad parent and bad mouth your own child! :(

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I think you need to take the hint - its a turtle not a teddy bear

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kick it like a football

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I've heard that sliders are the worst pets for biting. Maybe once he gets more familiar he will stop. My turtles tend to bite any food that is moving but they do not bite me. Although I have reeves turtles and not sliders. Good luck.

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WILD TURTLES SHOULD REMAIN WILD he doesn't like you taking him away

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He isn't "nearly dead" anymore. put him back where you got him. It's time.

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One, Red Eared Sliders are ferocious little guys. Even ones bred in captivity tend to be a little cranky.