![]() ![]() These creatures are cold-blooded and hence need to frequently come up in the land in groups for a warm-up. Although harmless and peaceful, and are gregarious by nature, these turtles are extremely alert. The red-eared slider is almost completely aquatic. They live in marshy areas with warm and calm water bodies like ponds, lakes, slow-flowing rivers, creeks etc., where they can easily crawl out of water to find a place to climb onto for warming themselves up regularly, or where the females can leave the water for laying her eggs. Red-Eared Slider Turtle Habitat Natural Habitat ![]() In some cases, the males of the breed turns completely black or dark gray.įeet: The red-eared slider is characterized by webbed feet fitted with strong claws. With aging, all hues, gradually, start to fade, until the coloration attains a solid hue of green-brown or dark olive. The fine light patterns turn darker, while some part of the shell get hues of yellow, white or even red. During the process of growing up to an adult, the color of the turtle starts to change to olive or yellow. Shell: The carapace of a baby red-eared slider is marked with fine patterns of yellow-green to dark green markings upon a greenish base. However, some might have a single red patch atop their head. They have a red patch behind each of the eyes. ![]() Skin/Color: The red-eared’s skin is mainly green marked with yellow stripes. Weight: A full-grown red-eared turtle can attain a weight of up to 3 kilos. The newly-born baby red-eared sliders (hatchlings) are approximately 1 inch in diameter.Description However, some individuals seldom grow bigger. The females can attain a length of 10-12 inches. Size: The adult male red-eared turtles can grow up to 7-9 inches by size. ![]()
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