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The red-eared slider or red-eared terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a subspecies of the pond slider (Trachemys scripta), a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States, is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world, and is the most invasive turtle. [ 2 ]
The pond slider (Trachemys scripta) is a species of common, medium-sized, semiaquatic turtle.Three subspecies are described, [2] the most recognizable of which is the red-eared slider (T. s. elegans), which is popular in the pet trade and has been introduced to other parts of the world by people releasing it to the wild.
Trachemys is a genus of turtles belonging to the family Emydidae. [1] Members of this genus are native to the Americas, ranging from the Midwestern United States south to northern Argentina, but one subspecies, the red-eared slider (T. scripta elegans), has been introduced worldwide.
Red-Eared Sliders. A big threat to the Chinese stripe-necked turtle is the existence of another breed of turtle called the red-eared slider. They have certain advantages over other animals in the ...
As a result of pet trade, one species, the red-eared slider, can now be found in many parts of the world. [1] Classification. Species. Image Genus Living species
We have giant snapping turtles, soft-shell turtles and red-eared slider turtles — all kinds of cool stuff.” While otters appear to be gentle, sleek, and friendly with one another, they also ...
Pond slider (Trachemys scripta) including subspecies yellow-bellied (T. s. scripta), red-eared (T. s. elegans) and Cumberland sliders (T. s. troostii) date uncertain the south-central and southeastern United States: meat, pets Easy to tame Fairly common in captivity, common in the wild 3c Testudines: Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus ...
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