Slider Turtle: Chrysemys
scripta
Red Ear Slider: Chrysemys
scripta elegan
| Geographical Region:
They are found from Virginia to Florida, west
to New Mexico, and south to Brazil. |
| Size: From 5
to 12 inches with females larger than males. |
| Habitat: They like
calm waters like ponds, marshes, and lakes with soft
bottoms and dense vegetation. |
| Food: Carnivorous when
they are young, more herbivorous when they get older.
They eat earthworms, crayfish, chicken, fish, insects,
and plants and veggies. |
| Interesting Fact:
They are one of the most common pet turtles. |
Spaz the Red Ear Slider - (Spaz was paid
generously for agreeing to pose for this photo)
Top photo courtesy of photographer
John White
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