Scientific  classification	Trachemys Scripta Elegans  (See table of Trachemys sub-species)
Common name	Red Eared Slider
Geographic  distribution	Red eared sliders are natives of the south of the United States, but are found in many places of the world.  Many people who bought the turtles as pets later release them in the wild when they decide they don't want to keep them  anymore. This represents a big problem.  In southern Europe, for example, the red eared slider competes for survival against the cistude of Europe who is now in danger of extinction.
Size	It can grow up to 30 cms (11.8 inches)
Longevity	In the wild it can live about 20 years, but in captivity some specimens have been reported to live up to  40 years.
Physical  description	It is dark green with yellow lines and distinctive red patches at both sides of the head.  Sliders can be distinguished most easily by their rounded lower jaw (which is more squared off in Pseudemys species).  The toes on her rear legs are connected by a membrane (like ducks), since they are aquatic animals.
Gender  identification	Males have longer claws in their front legs.  The cloaca in females is located closer to  the carapace than in males.