I was wondering how the measure turtles, I believe it is from the shell right, I'm asking b/c I recently found a adult female spotted turtle (clemmys guttata) that is 5 1/2 inches long from tip of the shell to the back. I've heard the record size of this species is 5 inches and want to know what to do to get it verified if it is a record size
thanks wayne
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record size turtles
wayne13114
Jun 25, 2005 07:38 AM
Replies (3)
Katrina
Jun 27, 2005 02:54 PM
Is this "straight line" or following the curve of the shell?
Katrina
wayne13114
Jun 29, 2005 05:19 PM
it's following the curve in the shell.
Wayne
iturnrocks
Jul 04, 2005 03:45 PM
>>it's following the curve in the shell.
>>Wayne
Record turtles are measured by a straight line from front of shell to the back. I have had 2 kansas state record turtles- common snapping turtle and false map turtle. If you believe you have a record size turtle, I would contact Joseph T. Collins- of the Center for North American Herpetology-
Use the link below, then click his name at the bottom of the page for email. It will look like this:
© 1994-2005, CNAH - Director - Joseph T. Collins
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