The Red-eared Slider subspecies is the world's most traded reptile. Millions are sold as pets annually. Introduced populations established on every inhabited continent threaten native turtle species through competition.
Best time to see a Red-eared Slider
The best time to see a Red-eared Slider is February–June, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 91,917 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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