Go Find It!

Red-Eared Slider

Soaking Up Sunshine

Basking in the sun helps a turtle raise its body temperature and produce vitamin D. Sliders often stretch out their legs to absorb more sunshine.

Basking Buddies

Rocks and logs are often covered with sliders, lined up head to toe and stacked atop each other.

Slide to Hide

The name “slider” comes from this wary turtle’s habit of sliding quickly into the water when approached.

Terrific Toenails

One way to tell male and female sliders apart is to look at their toenails. Males usually have longer front claws than females.

Meats and Greens

Red-eared sliders eat both meat (like insects and small fish) and plants. Young sliders eat more meat than older sliders do.