A human hand, exhibiting darker skin pigmentation, is centrally positioned, cradling a juvenile Red-eared Slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) in the city of Ketowan, Indonesia

A human hand, exhibiting darker skin pigmentation, is centrally positioned, cradling a juvenile Red-eared Slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) in the city of Ketowan, Indonesia. The turtle's patterned dorsal carapace, with visible scutes, is lighter in coloration centrally and darker along its edges. Its head is extended forward, displaying the characteristic prominent red stripe behind each eye. The turtle's scaly limbs are visible, with the hind limbs resting within the palm and the forelimbs partially supported by the fingers. The hand gently supports the turtle from its underside and sides. The background consists of dense, out-of-focus green foliage, comprising various leafy plants and some darker branches, indicating an outdoor, vegetated environment. Natural daylight illuminates the scene.