Learn more about the lifespan of a red-eared slider turtle, whether it would make a good pet, and why it's considered an invasive species.

As both a highly invasive species and a wildly popular pet amongst reptile hobbyists, red-eared sliders are everywhere. Whether you’re caring for a red-eared slider as a pet or just have a few ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...

Red-eared Sliders A red-eared slider turtle pictured in its natural habitat. (Shutterstock.com) Q: I see turtles all the time in the creeks that run ...

A red-eared slider turtle walks toward a pond in this Thursday photo. 'Red-eared sliders are on the list of the 100 most invasive species in the world,' said Allison Begley of Fish, Wildlife and ...

Red-eared sliders—so named for the brilliant red marks on their heads that look like ears—are consistently designated one of the world’s hundred worst invasive species by the IUCN.When pet ...

The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is one of the most adaptable turtles on the planet. It’s also one of the most invasive species when introduced to an area outside its native habitat.

The Science of It: Red-Eared Sliders. Learn all about Red-Eared Sliders in this week's The Science of It. Skip to content. NOWCAST WESH 2 News at 11 PM. Watch on Demand ...

A native of the southern U.S. and northern Mexico, the red-eared slider turtle is banned in several countries. It is enlisted in the 100 most invasive species in the world.

Rochester. The only invasive reptile on the list, the red-eared slider, was first observed in New York in 1995. The turtle, named for its distinct red or orange stripe behind its eye, has a large ...

AGGRESSIVE red-eared slider turtles from the US and Mexico have been captured in Plympton, but it’s their owners who could face hefty fines or time in jail.