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Red-Eared Slider
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Eats
Omnivorous and consumes a wide variety of plant and animal matter
Lives
The red-eared slider originated from the area around the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, in warm climates in the Southeastern United States. Their native areas range from the southeast of Colorado to Virginia and Florida.
Behavior
Can communicate with touch and vibrations.
Description
The red-eared slider is a popular turtle native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico, known for the bright red markings behind its eyes. While once considered great pets, many were released into the wild after owners realized their long lifespan and care needs. Their adaptability and skill at finding food have made them invasive in many areas, often outcompeting local turtle species. In the wild, they enjoy basking on rocks or logs and swimming in ponds and lakes. If you want a turtle as a pet, keep it at home!
Did you Know?
The sex of the Red-eared Slider is determined by the temperature during development.
How can I Help?
If you want one as a pet you need to make sure you get from a reputable source and never take an animal from the wild. Also, when getting a pet make sure you have the space and a in-depth knowledge about the animal, if you can no longer care for an animal, there are various resources to take the animal to, to ensure that it can live the remainder of its life safely and happily. DO NOT release any pets into the wild.
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