Sliders are native to the United States and common in the South. There are many related species that can be kept in the same way as red eared sliders, for example Cooters and Chicken turtles. Sliders are mostly carnivorous when young and become more and more vegetarian as they grow older. If they are kept under proper conditions, they make hardy pets. Adult male sliders may have to get separated during breeding season.
Females get much bigger than males.
Sliders can be kept outside all summer in temperate climate. This species is known in Southern China, southern Korea, and Japan. It is a small species and reaches maturity at around 5 inches. The carapace is parallel-sided, moderately domed, with three strong keels. The carapace scutes are usually brown.