Photo: Ed Hass
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
Introduced Pond Slider recorded from Georgia.
At a glance
Key facts in one look
Habitat
Terrestrial / freshwater
Length
Shell typically 15–30 cm depending on species
Venom
None
Conservation
See IUCN
Family
Emydidae
Overview
Who is Pond Slider
Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta) is recorded from Georgia. It is listed as biologically confirmed in that checklist. It is introduced in Georgia. This page summarises occurrence and general natural history from scientific sources; fine-scale districts are given only when explicitly supported.
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Gallery
Pond Slider in photos
Identification
How to identify Pond Slider
How to recognise Pond Slider.
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Freshwater turtle with a flatter shell than tortoises.
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Often basks on banks and logs.
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Webbed feet in many aquatic species.
Biology
Diet, behavior, and conservation
Diet
Varies by species — from mostly herbivorous tortoises to omnivorous freshwater turtles.
Behavior
Diurnal basking is common in aquatic turtles; tortoises are terrestrial and often most active in warm weather.
Conservation
Introduced in Georgia. Can compete with native aquatic turtles.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most important questions about Pond Slider.
Yes. It is among the 68 amphibians and reptiles formally recorded from Georgia.
No — the checklist lists it as introduced.
Site classification: Harmless. Venom: None.
Varies by species — from mostly herbivorous tortoises to omnivorous freshwater turtles.
References
Sources & References
References
Sources & References
- Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026 — Annotated checklist of Georgia's amphibians and reptiles
- Iankoshvili & Tarkhnishvili 2021 — Georgian herpetofauna records cited in Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026
- The Reptile Database
- IUCN Red List
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed literature and established biodiversity databases, and are reviewed as new taxonomic and conservation data become available.
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