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Reptiles

Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)

November 10, 2023August 5, 2021 by Haley Gladitsch

Background In the early 1900s, red-eared sliders (RES) were captured, farmed, and sold in dime stores as their small size and cheap price was attractive to prospective pet owners. By … Read more

Categories Portfolio Tags Aquatic, Reptiles, tier 5

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