Question

information on white bellied turtle

Answer 1

The distinctive markings of the yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta) make it very popular in the pet trade (1). It has conspicuous yellow stripes on its head, neck and limbs, and a striking yellow, red or orange spot either side of the head (2). The oval carapace of the yellow-bellied slider turtle is olive to brown, with yellow stripes or bars (3). The plastron is yellow and usually has single dark blotches on each bony plate (2). Three subspecies are recognised: Trachemys scripta scripta, Trachemys scripta troostii and Trachemys scripta elegans. The coloured ..