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Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle
About Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle
The Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle (Trachemys scripta scripta) is not the result of a cross between turtles, but a native turtle race. It is also native to the southeastern United States, specifically from Florida to southeastern Virginia. This turtle has an oval upper shell shape, is weakly spiny, and has a yellow stripe behind the eyes and stripes on its neck, arms, and legs.
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Common Name
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Yellow-bellied Terrapin
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Trachemys scripta scripta
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Species
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Trachemys scripta scripta
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Genus
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Trachemys
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Emydidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle |
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Color
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Black
Yellow
Olive
Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Triangular mouths
Bony Shell
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Min Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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13 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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4 lbs |
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Max Weight
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7 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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70°F to 95°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Paddling
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle. |
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Lifespan
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40 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Wetland
Freshwater
Swamps
Marshes
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Country
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United States of America (the)
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