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Red-eared slider
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Pastel / hypomelanistic

A variant of Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Pastel / hypomelanistic

Representative Red-eared sliderphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A reduced-melanin line producing muted, washed-out pastel greens and yellows; less extreme than full albino and still a relatively new project line.

Keeper tips for this variant

As a newer line, robustness varies; quarantine new imports, confirm strong feeding response, and keep water pristine since reduced-pigment hatchlings can be more delicate.

This page covers the Pastel / hypomelanistic variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Red-eared slider

Other Turtles variants

Wild-type (normal)AlbinoLeucistic / pied