The red-eared slider turtle is a turtle that is most commonly found in North America, specifically in central and southeast. You can recognize this species by looking at the side of their head, where you will see a red mark on both sides. They do have ears, although it is not visibly seen like our human ears, their ears are internal.
Size
Red-eared slider turtles can grow to be quite large, the adult males can grow to 7-9 inches in length, while the adult females grow even larger reaching the size of 10-12 inches in length.
Lifespan
These turtles are relatively known for their long lifespan, when in the wild they can live from 20-30 years. But in captivity, if they are taken well cared of, they can exceed 40 years.
The red-eared slider turtles are very popularly kept as pets. But they require special care and commitment to their long lifespans.
Red-eared slider turtle, above.
