Ah, we are talking about two different turtles - what dealers call a "Rio Grande" slider which is just a variation of a red-eared slider and the "Big Bend" Slider which is a different species, Trachemys gaigeae, as you mentioned.
Katrina
Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
Ah, we are talking about two different turtles - what dealers call a "Rio Grande" slider which is just a variation of a red-eared slider and the "Big Bend" Slider which is a different species, Trachemys gaigeae, as you mentioned.
Katrina
Help, tips & resources quick links
Manage your user and advertising accounts
Advertising and services purchase quick links