A small Red-eared Slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) rests in the open palm of a human's left hand

A small Red-eared Slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) rests in the open palm of a human's left hand. The turtle's domed carapace displays a greenish-brown coloration with distinct scutes patterned with darker green lines, some areas appearing lighter. Its head is partially extended from beneath the shell, revealing dark green skin and prominent red patches behind each eye. A segment of the turtle's yellow plastron is visible. The human hand has a medium-dark skin tone, with fingers gently cupped to support the turtle. The background consists of light brown, sandy or dusty ground, with distinct shadows of foliage cast upon it, indicating an outdoor, sunlit environment in the city of Ketowan, Indonesia.