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Water turtle - what kind?

guest1 Apr 20, 2007 09:11 AM

Hello! I saw this water turtle in pet store and they said it is Trachemys scripta elegans. I don't believe it! Is it maybe Trachemys scripta scripta or something else?
Thanks for help!

Replies (2)

buslady Apr 21, 2007 01:42 PM

that is not a red ear slider.
not sure im not great at sliders. but he could be a cooter..heiroglyphic slider popped out in my mind but i dont think he's one of them either
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Buslady of SoCal
Breeder of Ornate Wood Turtles
Rhinoclemmys Pulcherrima Manni
Mom: Jessie; Dad: Donatello
Kids: Steve,Leo,Bender and Dax.
(sorry, my kids ain't fer sale)

b_ranger May 26, 2007 11:29 PM

Looks like a juv. chicken turtle to me.

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