tortoise collection
Arrogant portrait of a The red-eared slider or red-cheeked turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a water-loving turtle in the family bog turtles or Emydidae. The red-eared slider is a subspecies of the loggerhead slider (Tracemys scripta). The turtle has had several scientific names, as understandings of its relationship to related species have changed over time. One of these old names that is widely used in literature is Pseudemys scripta elegans.
The red-eared slider is native to the southern United States and Mexico. The turtle is an omnivore that eats both small animals and plant matter. Enemies are larger carnivorous reptiles such as crocodilians and predatory mammals. The eggs and young turtle eggs are eaten by many animals ranging from ants to fish.
The turtle gets its name from the distinctive red spot on each side of the head. Red spots are also found on other turtles, but are then different in shape, size and position on the body. The shell and the rest of the body is green, with distinctive yellow stripes. The ventral side is yellow and has some dark spots.
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