Expert Guide to Turtle and Tortoise Care: Habitat, Nutrition, and Lifespan

Red-eared slider  (Trachemys scripta elegans ) :   B aby Red eared slider                                                                       Pair of Red Eared Sliders                Red eared slider basking in the Sun  In most Indian fish stores and pet shops, the small green turtles sold as “Singapore turtle” or “American turtle” are almost always red‑eared sliders. They have a distinctive red patch around their ears and an overall green body when young. The top shell (carapace) is flat, oval in shape, and has a central keel that is more pronounced in young turtles. It is dark green with darker markings. The bottom shell (plastron) is yellow with dark lines. Adult females usually grow to about 10–13 inches, while males reach aroun...