Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta)

Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta)

In spring, females (such as these two) are often found digging pits in dirt trails and laying eggs. Granville Co., NC 4/28/02.

Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta)

Wake Co., NC, 5/5/02.

Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta)

A large female laying eggs.

Dare Co., NC 6/1/07.

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