“Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning Protocol: Step-by-Step Clinical Guide”

Red-eared slider turtles ( Trachemys scripta elegans ) are one of the most recognizable pet turtles in the world, named for the bright red (or orange-red) stripe behind each eye. They’re hardy, curious, and entertaining to watch, but they also grow larger than many people expect and can live a long time—often 20–30 years with good care, and sometimes longer. As semi-aquatic turtles, red-eared sliders need both swimming space and a dry basking area. In the wild they spend hours in ponds, lakes, s