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I have two yellow sliders
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I assume you mean
Trachemys scripta scripta .
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One female and a male.
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Again, I am assuming, that is based off of the following criteria: tail length, thickness at the base of the tail, and behavior?
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They are both relatively the same age (1 1/2 years old).
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I was under the impression that it depends more on the relative size of the specimen(s) then the age. I.E.: the female should be at LEAST four (4) to five (5) inches before breeding. However, I could be completely wrong.
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The male just started to flutter his claws at the female. 30 minutes later the female started doing it back. Does this mean she’s accepted him?
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I know that behavior is far more common in males then females. However, I have seen females do it. So, I guess, that means that the female has accepted him. I have never thought of it or "looked at it" in that fashion.
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Is it possible for them to mate at one and a half years old? Thanks.
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I have seen way younger/smaller specimens try and breed. I assume you mean reproduce. Which is a completely different matter. Breeding with aquatic turtles is not only based on age but physical size. Sorry I could not be more helpful.