These Red-eared Sliders were found in the frigid water of Indian Creek on a cold December morning. The turtles were active despite the chilly weather. […]
Red-eared Slider – Koi Pond
A Red-eared Slider in a Koi Pond on the campus of Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. Wikipedia describes Red-eared Sliders as follows: Turtles also […]
Red-eared Slider – Clear Water
Red-eared Sliders in a suburban Carrollton Beaver pond.
Red-eared Slider – Lounging
A collection of Red-eared Sliders observed at our neighborhood Beaver pond. Wikipedia has this to say about Red-eared Sliders: Some dimorphism exists between males and […]
Red-eared Slider – Walking Under Water
This Red-eared Slider was observed making its way along the bottom of Spring Creek in Richardson, Texas. While I was watching the turtle only stopped […]
Red-eared Slider – Rambling
Red-eared Sliders are considered semi-aquatic turtles, but they are inclined to wander. I have often encountered these turtles quite some distance from a suitable body […]
Red-eared Slider – Hickory Creek
Red-eared Sliders seen swimming in Hickory Creek under the Old Alton Bridge in unincorporated Denton County. The last three pictures in this series are of […]
Red-eared Slider – Out of Place
Red-eared Sliders are considered semi-aquatic turtles. They spend most of their lives in and around suitable bodies of water such as creeks, rivers, ponds and […]
Red-eared Slider – Basking in the Sun
Red-eared Sliders were taking advantage of the relatively warm weather and abundant sunshine on this beautiful fall morning. They could be found along the banks […]
Red-eared Slider – Pathfinder
This Red-eared Slider was discovered in an unusual situation. There are two small ponds at this location. Heavy rains will sometime merge the two small […]