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The Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), known commonly in the UK as the Red-Eared Terrapin, is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is a subspecies of Pond Slider. It is a native of the southern United States, but has become common in various areas of the world due to the pet trade. They are very popular pets in the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Red Eared Sliders get their name from the distinctive red mark around their ear. The Slider part of their name comes from their ability to slide off rocks and logs and into the water very quickly. This species was previously known as Troost s Turtle in honor of an American herpetologist; Trachemys scripta troostii is now the scientific name for another subspecies, the Cumberland Turtle.
Red-eared Sliders are almost entirely aquatic, but leave the water to bask in the sun and lay eggs. These reptiles are deceptively fast and are also excellent swimmers. They hunt for prey and will attempt to capture it when the opportunity presents itself. They are very aware of predators and people and generally shy away from them. The Red-eared Slider is known to frantically slide off rocks and logs when approached.
Contrary to the popular misconception that Red-eared Sliders do not have saliva, they, like most aquatic turtles, have fixed tongues. This is the reason they must eat their food in water.
The female Red-eared Slider grows to be 25–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and males 20–25 cm (8–10 in). The red stripe on each side of the head distinguishes the Red-eared Slider from all other North American species.
Red Eared Sliders get their name from the distinctive red mark around their ear. The Slider part of their name comes from their ability to slide off rocks and logs and into the water very quickly. This species was previously known as Troost s Turtle in honor of an American herpetologist; Trachemys scripta troostii is now the scientific name for another subspecies, the Cumberland Turtle.
Red-eared Sliders are almost entirely aquatic, but leave the water to bask in the sun and lay eggs. These reptiles are deceptively fast and are also excellent swimmers. They hunt for prey and will attempt to capture it when the opportunity presents itself. They are very aware of predators and people and generally shy away from them. The Red-eared Slider is known to frantically slide off rocks and logs when approached.
Contrary to the popular misconception that Red-eared Sliders do not have saliva, they, like most aquatic turtles, have fixed tongues. This is the reason they must eat their food in water.
The female Red-eared Slider grows to be 25–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and males 20–25 cm (8–10 in). The red stripe on each side of the head distinguishes the Red-eared Slider from all other North American species.
Red-Eared Slider
