Yellow-bellied Slider
The Yellow-bellied Slider is a subspecies of the pond slider turtle and is native to parts of the US. Known for their contrasting body coloration in black and yellow, they are also popular as pets.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Emydidae |
| Genus | Trachemys |
| Species | T. scripta |
| Subspecies | T. s. scripta |
| Scientific Name | Trachemys scripta scripta |
| Length/Size | Male: 5–9 inches (13–23 cm); Female: 8–13 inches (20–33 cm) |
| Body Coloration | The carapace is brown and black with some individuals having yellow stripes; the skin has olive green coloration with distinct yellow patches around the neck and the leg regions |
| Range/Distribution | SE parts of the United States, especially from Florida to SE Virginia |
| Habitat | Prefers water bodies with slow to moderate water flow including floodplain swamps, marshes, slow-moving rivers, permanent ponds, and seasonal wetlands |
| Diet/Food | Omnivorous; water plants, vegetables, fish, insects, etc. |
| Breeding Season | April to June |
| Clutch Size | 3 clutches per year, laying between 5 and 20 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Yellow-bellied Slider Pictures Gallery
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- Adult Yellow Belly Slider
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- Baby Yellow Bellied Slider
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- Male Yellow Bellied Slider
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- Trachemys Scripta Scripta
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- Yellow Bellied Slider Care
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- Yellow Bellied Slider Eggs
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- Yellow Bellied Slider Habitat
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- Yellow Bellied Slider Tank Setup
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- Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle
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- Yellow Bellied Slider
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- Yellow Belly Slider Turtle
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- Yellow Belly Sliders
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- Yellow-bellied Slider Images
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- Yellow Bellied Sliders
