Red-eared Slider — printable fact sheet
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Red-eared Slider
Trachemys scripta elegans
The Red-eared Slider is a semi-aquatic turtle known for the distinctive red stripe behind each of its eyes. Native to the southern United States, it thrives in slow-moving freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and marshes. With a smooth, oval green shell marked by yellow pat…
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- Red-eared sliders can recognize their keepers and may beg for food by swimming excitedly at the edge of their enclosure.
- Red-eared sliders can absorb oxygen through their skin and cloaca while underwater. They are excellent swimmers and can retract their head and legs fully into their shell for protection. Their vivid red ear mark fades with age, but remains a distinctive feature.
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