I had assumed these were all Yellow-bellied Sliders but maybe the two on the left in this first image are not–there wasn’t a bit of yellow to be seen.

Research tells me there is some variation, and also some interbreeding with other species.

This was a cooler day, I had gloves on, and I was surprised to see them out at all.

The Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner, SC
December 4, 2025