i have noticed that all the sliders found in the creeks near my house are almostly completely black in color. i read once in a book that red-ears sometimes turn black upon maturing so that is my first guess. i was wondering if anyone else has heard of this and what could it mean? they seem to resemble red ears in other mannerisms and appearance. i'm posting a picture of one of mine to illustrate. you can see faint stripes on the underside on the neck but almost everywhere else is completely black.
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black turtle
mongoose5971
Apr 18, 2004 11:13 AM
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4everherpn
Apr 19, 2004 02:49 AM
Red Ears tend to go black as they get older. It is a sign of age. Think of it as a human either loses its hair or it goes gray. Very similar type of thing. I have no idea why some can be blacker than others.
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