Updates On 5th Aug 2014
ACRES 
Aug 5, 2014 
ACRES, NGOs 
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For this weeks update on animal care at ACRES, we are doing something a bit different. We are going to take a look at an animal whom the ACRES team rescues from time to time, although we shouldnt be. We are going to look at a reptile thats so very often abandoned that their population has caused significant problems for our native animals. An animal whom is so commonly and openly sold that most often, people buy them as pets…without giving enough thought about the future of the animal(growth, tank size, water hygiene).
We are indeed referring to the Red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans). Red-eared sliders are the turtle species that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle characters are based on, and as the movie is about to be released in a few days time. Let us remind ourselves that unlike their heroic non-fiction personas, abandoned Red-eared sliders are often found killed or die horrible deaths by being run over by vehicles, having abandoned fishing hooks lodged in their throats and so on.
Let us share these photos to spread awareness that Red-eared sliders need care and attention just like any other pet. Never buy them on impulse because they are small and seem easy to take care off. They grow big fast and need changes in their enclosure to suit their needs. Their water quality also needs to be looked after.
When they are not able to take care of their sliders, people abandoned them in our canals and reservoirs, where they disrupt our eco-system. They cause problems for our native turtles like our Malayan box turtles (Cuora amboinensis) and Spiny hill turtles (Heosemys spinosa), both whose populations have seen significant decline.
Once again, lets share this post to spread awareness to never buy Red-eared sliders from pet shops.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/pcb.10152318772136..
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