can you put a big chinese soft-shelled turtle and a small red-eared slider together?

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will they not fight or kill each other?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Not a good idea. Soft-shelled turtles seem to be wearing a sign that says, "Bite me". It is also possible for the softie to retaliate.

Jill · Answer

Bad Idea. Your soft shelled turtle would be in big trouble.

moxtikelpor · Answer

again i think its a bad idea to mix these species together, the soft skin of the softie will be prone to scratching by the RES claws, the softies dont mix to well with other turtles, even of the same species,

YHSublime · Answer

A long story short, the answer is "no." They both require different living situations, and the RES will most likely be aggressive.

can you put a big chinese soft-shelled turtle and a small red-eared slider together?

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