Native to the southeastern United States, sliders are considered an invasive species when they are found in other parts of the world.  This turtle was found in a river near Morrisville, VT and taken  home as a pet.  After her owner's untimely death in 2016 this turtle eventually made it to the Museum.  Very similar to our native painted turtles, red-eared sliders are freshwater turtles best adapted to ponds and lakes but found in nearly any body of fresh water.