My red ear slider turtles are fighting.?

Question

so the slightly larger one started biting the smaller one. And was bullying her. She didnt get hurt. i took the big one out. Should i just separate them or should i put them back together. They havebeen together since they were babies and this had never happend before. Ist it normal?

i really dont have room for another big tank and i cant afford another filtration system, should i just give one away?

Answer 1

They are probably both male and one is a dominant type, the other passive. Keep them away from each other. There is no other solution. The alpha one could use female companionship.

Answer 2

yep give one away. They will fight and hurt each other and then you'll need a vet..Contact this website for assiatance..“herpetologicalsocieties.com

Petco generally takes in sliders..

I am in  Orange County,Calif...I will add him with my 2,36 yr olds and a7 yr old and a 5 yr old. I have them in a big ole pond now. ..with 100's of fish to eat and a large rock they all get on and sun themselves. They fought till I got the pond. Mine were 6" and in a 60 gal.They started fighting bad..I got the pond and all is well for the last almost 7 yrs..

If you have a LARGE tank 80/100 gallons or so then divide them. You know they need alot of room and tons of water and lots of fish and greens to eat.

Answer 3

i have a 6-7 inch 1 year old res and shes in a 45 gallon tank and has never been with other turtles so i dont know wats its like but i would probobly give one away or get a divider for them well hope that helps

Answer 4

i had this problem once

if space is in issue construct a divider, preferably one that isn't transparent. you can even by them at a pet store.

keep them separated because it could become potentially dangerous.

if you cant get a divider that the water can go through then unfortunately you made need to pick a favorite.

make sure your divider is big enough, you'd be surprised how good of climbers they are.