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Trachemys scripta elegans
The red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is a subspecies of pond slider. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States and also popular in the rest of the world. It is native only to the southern United States, but because of pet releases has become established in other areas.
They look like red-eared sliders, one of the most popular species of pet turtle.
Spotted on Feb 20, 2011
Submitted on Feb 20, 2011
