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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 maintained retention pond
Spotted on Mar 18, 2013
Submitted on Mar 20, 2013
3 Comments
Great shot.
Yes they were sharing the space nicely. I think they really enjoyed the sunny day :)
It's cute how all the turtles are hanging out on the plank.