Howdy,
I'm a high school chemistry teacher with a red eared slider named Shelldon.
Last year a student asked me to adopt her family's turtle since it was purchased for her little sister but it wasn't being cared for. I thought it was incredibly responsible of her to ask and I said yes. He was a tiny little guy and I started him in a 20 gallon tank for about a month. Then I moved Shelldon to a 55 gallon tank. I like to think that he is a pretty happy turtle and he has fascinated so many students in my school.
I wanted to join these forums because I want a community where I can find information to best care for Shelldon. So thank you all for providing this community and I look forward to being part of it.