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Red-Eared Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans

Description:

Quick and agile, they spend most fo their lives in water. An invasive species, popular in the pet trade, often sold in mall kiosks or given away a prizes at carnivals. Like most successful invasive species, they're omnivorous and breed quickly.

Habitat:

Lakes, streams, fresh water

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1 Comment

elapj
elapj 12 years ago

it looks like a tattoed guy. cool!

ScottRobertLadd
Spotted by
ScottRobertLadd

Clearwater, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 22, 2011
Submitted on Apr 22, 2011

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