Red-Eared Slider Invasive Sp. Red-Eard Sliders Are..

Red-Eared Slider (invasive sp.)

Red-eard sliders are a very popular aquatic pets. They’re easily found in pet shops and are usually sold at a very low price. While they may seem cute because of their small size, these turtles are highly invasive!

They’re listed as one of the worlds top 100 worst invasive species. They compete aggressively with our native turtle species for food and other resources. Most of the Red-eared sliders are hybrids, which means they’re more aggressive (with longer claws), highly adaptable to their surrounding environment and they eat almost everything. This leaves our gentle native turtles no chance of survival.

Please do not buy Red-eared sliders as pets. If you already have one, please do not release them into any pond or lakes or rivers. Instead, give them up to other family members or friends. Whatever you do, DO NOT release them into the wild.

#saveourturtles #riverterrapins #redearedslider #wildlifeconservation #education #awareness #TCScares

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Turtle Conservation Society

The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia was established in October 2011. The aim of the society is to bring about the recovery of depleted wild populations of turtles, with particular reference to freshwater turtles, in Malaysia through partnerships with like-minded organizations, individuals and local communities as well as through its own programs.

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