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Red Ear Slider

Red Ear Slider. Ruby Lima Period 4. Information. They are found from Virginia to Florida, west to New Mexico, and south to Brazil.

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Red Ear Slider

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  1. Red Ear Slider Ruby Lima Period 4

  2. Information • They are found from Virginia to Florida, west to New Mexico, and south to Brazil. • The red-eared slider is perhaps the best known and most recognizable of turtles. It is a medium sized turtle with a dark green oval shell, marked with yellow in younger turtles, green legs with thin yellow stripes and a green head with a red stripe behind the eye • Sliders have poor hearing but are very sensitive to vibrations. This makes it hard to sneak up on them. Their name, slider, comes from the fact that they are quick to slide off of rocks, logs or the banks if danger threatens.

  3. Unique of the animal • Size: From 5 to 12 inches with females larger than males. • They are one of the most common pet turtles.

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