Real Mesoamerican Slider Skull and Shell 6~~Badge--Asia usually along river and lake

usually along river and lake margins

Often described as a “butterfly-shaped” bone

or collectors interested in herpetology and reptilian skeletal anatomy

a polished sculpture carved from deep-violet amethyst quartz

Origin: Java

Real Mesoamerican Slider Skull and Shell 6~~Badge--Asia usually along river and lakeThe Mesoamerican slider (Trachemys venusta) is a semi aquatic turtle native to freshwater systems throughout Mexico, Central America, and parts of northern South America. It inhabits a variety of environments including rivers, ponds, lakes, and slow moving streams, often favoring areas with abundant vegetation and basking sites. This species is an adaptable omnivore, feeding on aquatic plants, algae, insects, small fish, and carrion. Juveniles tend to