Red-eared sliders are not considered invasive, but there are some concerns regarding their population growth. Their numbers have increased dramatically over the past few decades, which has caused concern among scientists. It is believed that this increase may be due to climate change, which is causing the water temperatures to rise. As a result, the eggs hatch earlier than before, and the young turtles grow faster. This may cause problems if the turtles become too large for their habitat..