Large Empty Real Red Eared Slider Turtle Shell measuring approximately 9 inches in length.  These are real turtle shells - not replicas.  They will have natural imperfections. Some will have a little algae on the tops or bellies, bite marks, scratches and blemishes. The shells of the red eared slider turtle are used in Native American crafts. The red eared slider is a cold-blooded animal and will usually be found in rivers and streams and during the day is sitting in the sun on a rock, log, or any stumps that are near the water.