Description
Red-eared sliders are omnivorous aquatic turtles known for the red stripe behind their eyes and their tendency to "slide" off basking spots into the water.
The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a medium-sized, semi-aquatic freshwater turtle. It is one of the most popular, yet widely invasive, turtle species in the world, known for its distinctive appearance and active behavior.