Red-Eared Slider

by Brian Wallace

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Red-Eared Slider

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Brian Wallace

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Description of the Red Eared Slider

These turtles typically grow no longer than 8 in. long, but the occasional specimen will exceed 16 in. or more. They have rounded, oval shaped shells that are streamlined rather than domed, allowing them to swim efficiently.

Their color changes as they age, beginning as a lighter green and darkening over time. Their most distinguishing feature is the bright red stripe behind their eye, giving them the name “red eared” slider.

Resource: https://animals.net/red-eared-slider/

Resource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-eared_slider

Resource: https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=1261

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April 27th, 2020

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