Captive yellow-bellied sliders also are most active during the day. Like most turtles, yellow-bellied sliders do not like handling; this can cause undue stress for them.

A small tank (20 to 40 gallons) will get you started, but remember, as the turtle grows, so must your tank. Make sure you have enough water for your turtle to turn around easily. Water temperature ...

Yellow-bellied slider turtles are native to America and usually found in swamps and marshes in Florida and West Virginia. But one was recently spotted emerging from the waters at a wildlife ...

The yellow-bellied slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) ranges from southeast Virginia to northern Florida. It is farmed there in large quantities and sold in pet shops all over the world.

These beautiful yellow-bellied sliders are ready and waiting to make a splash in their new pond! Yellow-bellied sliders are incredible pets for dedicated folks who are in for a 20+ year commitment.