A New York boy was being led through the swamps of Louisiana by his cousin.
"Is it true that an alligator won't attack you if you carry a flashlight ?"
The cousin smirked and replied, "Depends on how fast ya carry the flashlight."
Those who wish to pet and baby wild animals "love" them. But those who respect their natures and wish to let them live normal lives, love them more.
~Edwin Way Teale, Circle of the Seasons, 1953
Sexing Red Eared Sliders
Once a red eared slider reaches sexual maturity, which can take a few years, it is relatively easy to tell males from females: find out how here. More Reading: Care of Red Eared Sliders...
