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Red-eared Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans

Photo by Ric3
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Field Notes

Description:

A distinctive red patch of skin around their ears. The "slider" part of their name comes from their ability to slide off rocks and logs easily.

Habitat:

Red-eared sliders are almost entirely aquatic, but leave the water to bask in the sun and lay eggs. This specimen was observed crossing over the grass heading back to a small pond in a gated community.

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