Sliders

Great photo. Why are they called 'sliders' TG? They are a good size.

Is this taken from your garden?

Gee, thanks. Maybe the name comes form how they slide into the water...not sure exactly. They're also called 'red-earred' turtles for the red markings on their ears.
DDaisy2- I wish...no it's from where I work.

They remind me alot of our 'painted' turtles.

Little tiny red-eared turtles used to be sold a lot over here but they grew enormous and people used to dump them in rivers, lakes, etc., poor things. Don't hear so much of them now.