| Hispaniolan slider | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Family: | Emydidae |
| Subfamily: | Deirochelyinae |
| Genus: | Trachemys |
| Species: | T. decorata |
| Binomial name | |
| Trachemys decorata (Barbour & Carr, 1940) |
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The Hispaniolan slider(Trachemys decorata) or Haitian slider is a species of turtle in the Emydidae family. It is found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. The Hispaniolan slider is a fresh water turtle and is a non U.S Native. They can live on land and water, but prefer to be near freshwater.[1] These sliders are not on the endangered list but are considered vulnerable (B1+2c ver 2.3)
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They have a particular diet that consists of insects (crickets), fish, vegetation, etc. When kept in captivity they can eat all of the same foods that they would eat normally with the add-ins of turtle pellets, carrots, tomatoes, pealed grapes, and spinach.[2]
Only found on Caribbean islands. Unlike Red-eared North American sliders, they do not have red patches on their heads. They have distinct light and dark stripes on their neck feet and tail. Top of the Haitian Slider's shell is brown and the bottom is yellow.[3]
Whether this creature is found in the wild or in captivity, it has been known to urinate when picked up. This is considered a sign of distress. It also may bite or scratch, but has not been known to cause any sever harm. If found in the wild, the turtle may be more susceptible to do any one of these.
People tend to think that all a turtle needs is a bowl of water and a rock to live. However, the slider will live very poorly. If you are keeping one as a pet, please contact the local pet store provided in your area.[4]
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