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Red-eared Slider Turtle

Trachemys scripta elegans

Description:

Baby turtle about 3 in. or 7.5 cm long and light green.

Habitat:

Lake Martin Bird Sanctuary is located in southwest Louisiana near Breaux Bridge.

Notes:

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.

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1 Comment

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

Thanks Stian. :)

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 30, 2013

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