Slider turtles, who are otherwise known as pond sliders, red eared sliders, yellow bellied sliders, and Cumberland sliders, are some most ubiquitous turtles living on our planet. In fact, the may be the furthest ranging freshwater species - though this hasn't occured naturally. Pond sliders are native to the south western United States, but through the pet trade have spread to waters around the globe!
Scientific Name: Trachemys scripta
Range: native to south western US
Size: 4-8+ inches (10-20+cm)
Diet: aquatic insects, fish, tadpoles, aquatic vegetation
Lifespan: 20-30 years in the wild
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