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Red ear slider turtle

Trachemys scripta elegans

Photo by DarcieBlair
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Females average 10-13 inches, males average 8-10 inches in size. Red stripe on each side of head.

Habitat:

Large areas where free to swim and basking

Reference Links:

Red-eared slider

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PublishedJanuary 22, 2012

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