Reptiles and Amphibians - invasive

Red-Eared Slider Turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) on Jun 26, 2026

Description of specimen

Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

It is a turtle as shown in the pictures. Based on AI, it is a young male

Commentary

None

Location

A red-eared slider turtle was found in our neighborhood pool (45 Central in Beaverton) this morning. It has been removed from the pool and is currently being stored in a bowl

Expert Reviewer

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Tyler Pedersen
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

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