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Red-eared Slider (Hatchling)

Trachemys scripta elegans

Photo by Jack Settle
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Description:

Found this little baby red-eared slider sitting in the water very close to the edge. I picked him up for some pictures, then released him back in the water. Includes a quick video. After the video, he burrowed under some algae.

Habitat:

A small pond

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PublishedJuly 5, 2013

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