As best as we could tell, the turtle was not harmed by the man’s actions,” he added. A spokesperson for the TSA says pets, including turtles, can be taken through checkpoin ...

A big threat to the Chinese stripe-necked turtle is the existence of another breed of turtle called the red-eared slider. They have certain advantages over other animals in the area, including a ...

The turtles can live between 20 and 30 years, and are named for a distinctive reddish stripe behind each eye. Red-ear slider turtles can weigh up to two pounds and range in length from five to 11 ...

Red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) are known to be native to North America. The turtles have an olive green to brown shell that is patterned with yellow spots or stripes.

The turtle, named for its distinct red or orange stripe behind its eye, has a large native range within the U.S., specifically the Mississippi River basin. It was introduced to other parts of the ...