More red-eared slider turtle photos
Head retraction
Red-eared slider turtles will retract their head straight back into their shell, while most native species wrap their head around the side of their shell.
Adult REST
Adults shell averages between 12.5-30cm in length and are green-brownish in colour.
Red mark behind each eye
These distinctive red marks may fade with age.
Juveniles
Range in colour from green-brown and usually have a bright red mark behind each eye.
Basking
Red-eared slider turtles will bask on rocks, logs and other objects. They may also be seen basking on top of each other.
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