The Turtle Gallery

Juvenile. Photograph by Michael J. Connor

 

Adult Female. Photograph by Michael J. Connor

 

 

Related text:
• The Red-eared Slider, Trachemys scripta elegans
by M. J. Connor
• CTTC's Water Turtle Care Sheet

Red-eared Slider hatchling.
Over 10 million enter the pet trade each year.

Photograph by Michael J. Connor

 

Adult male, justifying the name "elegans."

Photograph by Francisco Velasquez

 

Rescued sliders basking by their pond.

Photograph by Michael J. Connor