That's a red-eared slider. You're having trouble finding it in a guide because the males tend to lose their markings and they get very dark (melanistic) with age. Most guides don't show this dark phase. The one in your photo is a good example.
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That's a red-eared slider. You're having trouble finding it in a guide because the males tend to lose their markings and they get very dark (melanistic) with age. Most guides don't show this dark phase. The one in your photo is a good example.
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