Red-eared Slider

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Most people recognize the Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) on sight. It has red patches behind the ear.

They are popular pets and have been introduced into fresh water ponds and lakes around the country. They can grow up to a foot long

The Slider in the picture was walking down a path. When he saw me he immediately tretreated into his shell. After I took the picture I picked him up and moved him closer down a bank leading to the pond

© 2006 Patricia A. Michaels