Specie's Attributes
* In this section, additional information regarding the characteristics of the Red-Eared Slider Turtle has been included. For instance, it has already been discussed that the carapace and the skin color of this animal is bright green with yellow stripes, but as it ages the skin color becomes darker. However, one additional fact is that the specimens that live in captivity tend to have clean shells, whereas the ones that live in a natural habitat have their shells covered in layers of algae, which obscure their colors and patterns.
* Furthermore, the red stripe which they have behind each eye, which is the reason for their name, is occasionally missing or expressed only as a patch on the top of their head. In the older males, this feature can also become harder to identify. In addition, these animals have the ability to withdraw its neck back into its shell.
* The Red-Eared Slider Turtle has been listed among the 100 examples of the world's worst invasive species. These turtles have naturalized on every continent except Antarctica and in some islands. The Red-Eared Slider Turtle has a negative impact on native turtles and some aquatic ecosystems. They have been successful because they mature at a younger age, are aggressive, and are very fertile.
* Finally, the Red-Eared Slider Turtles are commonly used as pets because of their low price, size and easy maintenance.
* Furthermore, the red stripe which they have behind each eye, which is the reason for their name, is occasionally missing or expressed only as a patch on the top of their head. In the older males, this feature can also become harder to identify. In addition, these animals have the ability to withdraw its neck back into its shell.
* The Red-Eared Slider Turtle has been listed among the 100 examples of the world's worst invasive species. These turtles have naturalized on every continent except Antarctica and in some islands. The Red-Eared Slider Turtle has a negative impact on native turtles and some aquatic ecosystems. They have been successful because they mature at a younger age, are aggressive, and are very fertile.
* Finally, the Red-Eared Slider Turtles are commonly used as pets because of their low price, size and easy maintenance.