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Trachemys scripta elegan
Small turtle, less than six inches bobbing in a city man made retention pool. Red-eared sliders are almost entirely aquatic, but leave the water to bask in the sun and lay eggs. These reptiles are deceptively fast and are also decent swimmers. They hunt for prey and will attempt to capture it when the opportunity presents itself. They are aware of predators and people, and generally shy away from them.
City built and maintained retention pond. Pond was quite muddy do to hail and rain storm last night.
Spotted on Feb 10, 2013
Submitted on Feb 11, 2013
6 Comments
Yeah, I cannot resist snapping their photo. Earlier spotting on the lake I have a log full sunning themselves. :)
They are really colorful close up, huh? I like your shots.
This one was just lazing about instead of diving and hiding.
nice one!
Western Pond turtles carry a fake smile!
Me too. This one seemed to be smiling in the sunshine after last nights hail and rain storm. :)
I like these turtles!