Hallo! This post is on the characteristics of red ear sliders so that we know how to identify them. We will also learn about how they are different from other organisms.
Size
The hatchlings of red ear sliders are about 1 inch in diameter. However, though they may be small at birth, these red ear sliders can grow to large sizes if they are well taken care of and if they live long enough. The biggest red ear slider is a whopping 17-inches long!
What a large difference! :)
Appearance
The skin of a Red-eared Slider is green with bright yellow stripes. A patch of red behind each eye is the reason why Red-eared Slider is its name. Some turtles may also have a small patch of red on top of their heads.
The Red-eared Slider also has webbed feet and strong claws. The shell of hatchlings is green with a pattern of yellow-green to dark green markings. As the turtles mature, the carapace may become yellow or olive green, with the pattern changing into dark lines or patches on each scute.
Portions of the shell may be white, yellow, or red. As the turtle grows older, the lines and patches may slowly disappear until the shell is a uniform dark olive green or greenish-brown. Some male turtles will become uniformly dark gray or black.
Sources:
http://animal.discovery.com/guides/reptiles/turtles/slider.html
http://www.redearslider.com/anatomy.html
http://redearedsliderblog.com/red-eared-slider-characteristics-2/
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