It’s #worldturtleday! Let’s celebrate with some fast facts about the red-eared slider. If you’re a turtle parent, drop a 🐢below! #turtles #fastfacts | Petco

Direct sunlight for years on edge can cause red eared sliders to become almost melanistic in adulthood. The difference between an adult captive RES and a wild/outdoor RES is night and day, with captives often times having softer shells as well. * * * #explore #explorepage #turtle #redearedslider #gatorboysouth | Donovan Lindo