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Red-Eared Slider
| Place of Origin and Range | The red-eared slider originated from the area around the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, in warm climates in the south eastern corner of the United States. Their native areas include the south east of Colorado, Virginia, and Florida. |
| Description | The shell is divided into two sections: the upper or dorsal carapace and the lower, ventral carapace or plastron. The colour of the carapace changes depending on the age of the turtle. The carapace usually has a dark green background with light and dark, highly variable markings. In young or recently born turtles, it is leaf green and gets slightly darker as a turtle gets older until it is a very dark green and then turns a shade between brown and olive green. The plastron is always a light yellow with dark, paired, irregular markings in the centre of most scutes. The plastron is highly variable in pattern. The head, legs, and tail are green with fine, yellow, irregular lines. The whole shell is covered in stripes and marks that aid in camouflaging an individual. |
| Morph Patterns Available | Yes |
| Adult Size | Can grow up to 10in(25cm) |
| Accommodation | In nature, they inhabit areas with source of still, warm water, such as ponds, lakes, swamps, creeks, streams, or slow-flowing rivers. A filtered aquarium with water temperature at 70-80'F(21-26'C), and a sloping ramp(driftwood, textured plastic or some other non-abrasive surface) leading from the bottom to an illuminated and warmed basking spot. Approx 80'F(27'C). |
| Lifespan | Can live 10+ years |
| Feeding / Diet | They also require abundant aquatic plants, as this is the adults' main food, although they are omnivores. |
