Yellow Slider

Question
I have a yellow bellied slider infant turtle.  I am not sure how old because I found him at a lake.  Recently he/she has wanted to burrow down into the dirt i have in the tank.  Is there any reason why he/she would do this?  Also, how can i determine the sex at such a young age?

Answer
Sex: Impossible until it hits about 4" long. Then, the male will develop long foreclaws and a slightly in-curved belly. The female will generally be bigger with a flat or bulging belly.

Digging: Why is there dirt in the habitat? This is a water turtle that should be in at least a 20 gallon tank of warm, clean water with a good basking site. Digging may be a sign of stress, trying to escape, get cooler or warmer, etc.

Found: I always recommend releasing found turtles after a short time. It takes a lot to make a good turtle home- $150-300, mostly for the big tanks and bigger filters.

For some great care information, try http://www.redearslider.com

Good luck!