Red-Eared Slider (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This image shows the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), one of the worst invasive reptiles, which competes with and hybridizes with native turtles. Credit Yiming Li Usage Restrictions Credit Required License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.