How Much can My Red-Eared Slider See?

Question

When I turn to look at her from about 10-12 feet away, she can see me and pulls her head under the water sometimes, how far can they see, and with what acuity?

Answer 1

Their vision, smell, and taste seems very similar to a humans, which is actually a bit unusual for a small animal. They do not hear much but sense vibration instead.

They don't see much color- mostly yellows to reds.

Remember that in the wild, most of their enemies don't have a smell or make much noise- but they DO move. Birds of prey attack from the air- just like we seem to do when we get too close.

Answer 2

probably as far as 16-17 feet for them to be able to notice you and look at you