Yellow-eared turtle (Trachemys scripta scripta)

There are obvious vertical yellow spots behind the eyes of the yellow-eared turtle, and there are also yellow vertical stripes on each rib scute. Only the two scutes near the neck have two round dark spots on the plastron; distribution From southeastern Virginia to northern Florida.

Yellow-eared turtles love to bask on their backs, and they can often be seen stacked one on top of another on a suitable piece of wood. Young turtles feed on aquatic insects, crustaceans, molluscs, and small fish, and become herbivorous to a certain extent as adults. It likes deep water and has good water properties.

Yellow-eared turtles are lively and bold in nature, and interact well with their keepers. Their physical fitness is far superior to similar turtle species. When the temperature and food are guaranteed during the hatchling period, the yellow-eared turtles grow very quickly and have a very high survival rate.

Adult size: about 28cm

Food: small fish, shrimp, dried fish, dried shrimp, turtle food, etc.