{"product_id":"red-eared-turtle-emily-williams-9798270883775","title":"Red-Eared Turtle: Popular Pond Dwellers with Distinctive Markings - The Resilient Survivors","description":"Discover the enduring popularity of the Red-Eared Turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans). This guide provides detailed information on housing, basking, filtration, diet, and breeding practices.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes health management, enrichment tips, and conservation awareness for this widely kept species. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRed-Eared Turtles are among the most recognizable and widely kept freshwater turtles in the world. Their striking red ear markings, manageable size, and adaptability make them a favorite in aquariums, ponds, and educational programs. Understanding their biology, history, and ecological role is essential for anyone aiming to care for them responsibly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey are semi-aquatic reptiles with anatomical features uniquely adapted to life in freshwater ecosystems. Understanding their physiology is essential for proper care, nutrition, housing, and health management.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistinctive Appearance: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed for the \u003cb\u003ered patches located behind each eye\u003c\/b\u003e, which contrast with their greenish-brown carapace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles display \u003cb\u003ebright yellow markings on the plastron (underside) and limbs\u003c\/b\u003e, which fade slightly with age.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlobal Popularity in the Pet Trade: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavored for their \u003cb\u003erelatively small adult size (20-30 cm carapace length)\u003c\/b\u003e compared to other turtles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly adaptable to \u003cb\u003ecaptivity, including aquariums, terrariums, and backyard ponds\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for \u003cb\u003eeducational programs, demonstrations, and research\u003c\/b\u003e due to their hardy nature and visible behaviors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultural Significance: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRepresent longevity, patience, and persistence in some cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCommon in aquascapes and home aquariums worldwide, influencing \u003cb\u003epublic awareness of freshwater turtles\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Williams,Patrick Faes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798270883775\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Emily Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083738226943,"sku":"9798270883775","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/red-eared-turtle-emily-williams-9798270883775","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}