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ucsda
at Thu Apr 15 21:31:32 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ucsda ]
Eastern red bellies do not exist but could be a mere cross between the only 3 however. There are; though, Alabama red bellies (Pseudemys alabamensis), Florida red bellies,(Pseudemys nelsoni) which in fact look different, and then you got your northern red belly species, (Pseudemys rubriventris). They are all very alike in actions but not in appearance. Most think the northerns are the prettiest, with the carapace of a slider, but almost the unique look of a Western Painted turtle. Not that it helps you any, but all 3 kinds are great and yours looks healthy too....nice map you got, too.
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