#trachemys scripta elegans

[boiga]

A pair of red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) in Singapore

As with other populations of pond sliders in non-US countries these have become invasive after releases from the pet trade.

by Gary Stephenson

[faguscarolinensis]

Trachemys scripta elegans / Red-Eared Slider at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Dallas, TX

[stopandlook]

Scientific Name: Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans Common Name(s): Red-eared slider Family: Emydidae (pond & box turtle) Life Stage(s): Adult Location: Plano, Texas Season(s): Spring

Today is World Turtle Day, apparently.

[mischievousspooks]

Get flat.

[fatchance]

Untitled.

[haveyouseenthisanimal-irl]

(x, x, x)

Have you seen a Red-Eared Slider/Red-Eared Terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans)?

I have seen one in nature

I have seen one in captivity

I have seen a dead one/a taxidermy

I don't know if I've seen one in person

I've only seen photos, never seen in person

I've never heard of this animal

Voting ended onJun 3, 2025

[ayanos-pl]

お堀のミシシッピアカミミガメ（6月1日）

Żółw czerwonolicy, żółw czerwonouchy (Trachemys scripta elegans)

red-eared slider or red-eared terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans)

[sweet-slither-friend]

Juvenile Albino Red-Eared Slider