What are the characteristics of the red-eared slider?

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Compared with other turtles, red-eared sliders are characterized by bright appearance, lively temperament, and fast growth. They have vivid coloring and are quite active. Their growth is fast and they reach sexual maturity early.

In addition, they have a broad diet and hunt fiercely, with strong reproductive ability; once released into the wild they can multiply rapidly and upset the ecological balance, so pet red-eared sliders must never be released into nature.

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