For more information
on other animals found at Cub Creek Science Camp visit our
animal page.
Yellow Bellied Slider -
Turtle
Range: The
yellow-bellied slider is found in the southeastern United
States from Alabama to southeastern Virginia. It is
primarily a species of the coastal plain and Piedmont
regions.
Adult Size: Females
can attain carapace lengths of near 11 inches, while males
are smaller at approximately 8 inches. Habitat: The yellow-bellied slider is a habitat
generalist, being found in slow-moving rivers, floodplain
swamps, marshes, and permanent ponds.
Yellow-bellied sliders are
omnivorous, however, juveniles tend to be more carnivorous
than adults. Aquatic insects, such as dragonfly larvae are
consumed in the wild, as well as crayfish and snails.
Captives will readily consume turtle pellets, chopped meat,
lettuce and fruits. This information was taken from
www.reptilechannel.com
At Cub Creek Science Camp we
have a Yellow Bellied Slider named Slip. He is a
beautiful turtle that is housed in the Animal Learning
Center. He has his own big tank with both wet and dry
areas for him to use. Our summer Science Camp campers
adopt him and learn how to clean up after him and care for a
Yellow Bellied Slider.
