Red-Eared Slider
Trachemys scripta elegans
Turtles & TortoisesBeginner
A pond turtle that loves basking on logs in the sun.
🌍 Where it lives
Ponds, lakes and slow rivers.
🍽️ What it eats
Water plants, insects and small fish.
3 fun facts
- It 'slides' off logs into the water when startled.
- It can stay underwater for a long time.
- It is one of the most common pet turtles.
