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Red-eared Slider

Trachemys scripta

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this red-eared slider basking in the sun. Usually they dive into the water before I can get close but this one was too preoccupied with sunbathing.

Habitat:

Next to a pond

Species ID Suggestions

Red-eared Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans

Reference Link
NeilDazet
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Hi Anthony, I agree with Neil. This looks like a Red-eared Slider. Painted turtles don't have that red patch behind the eye. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_turtle

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