Angry Red-eared slider

How to say "Back off!" in turtle language.

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Joost Thissen

Lion

Another picture of the angry turtle, special one for Ludosak and mr. Kneepkens ;)

I have handled these turtles many times, but have never been bitten. I really take care. The small ones (10cm) bite just hard, I haven't tried but think one like this (20cm+) will be able to bite some flesh out of your hand. Posted 13 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Hi Joost, hey great!! Reminds me of the good times, good to hear you've never been bitten, and nope hose large ones would really make me scream;) This makes me grin big times;) appreciated! Posted 13 years ago

The Red-eared slider

The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), also known as the red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider turtle, red-eared turtle, slider turtle, and water slider turtle, is a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is a subspecies of the pond slider. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States and is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world, and is the most invasive turtle.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises

Species identified by Joost Thissen