The Cumberland slider is a small terrapin and a subspecies of the pond sliders. They are seen basking in the sun, coming out of the water in groups, and are most active during summer, i.e., between April and October. Interestingly, these amphibians are primarily herbivorous as adults but mostly carnivorous as juveniles.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Emydidae |
| Genus |
Trachemys |
| Species |
T. scripta |
| Subspecies |
T. s. troostii |
| Scientific Name |
Trachemys scripta troostii |
| Other Names |
Cumberland turtle |
| Length/Size |
Anything between 5 and 8 inches |
| Body Coloration |
The carapace is distinctly olive green with darker green patterns; the skin is mottled with green and white |
| Range/Distribution |
The drainages of the Mississippi and the Tennessee rivers, and throughout the SE parts of the United States |
| Habitat |
Prefers quiet waters having muddy bottoms; found in ponds, lakes, and streams with aquatic vegetation |
| Diet/Food |
Adult diet includes algae, seeds, plants, aquatic vegetation, fish, tadpoles, crayfish, insects, mollusks, and worms |
| Breeding Season |
Spring, fall, and winter |
| Clutch Size |
6-15 eggs (mostly two clutches a year) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
Cumberland Slider Pictures Gallery
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Cumberland Slider Baby
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Cumberland Slider Size
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Cumberland Slider Tank Setup
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Cumberland Slider Turtle Full Grown
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Cumberland Slider Turtle
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Cumberland Slider
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Cumberland Turtle
