I had to scout some locations at my main field site the other day and stumbled upon these guys...
There was a pretty smooth green snake out and about as well...
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Just some spotted turtles *pics*
RMB
Apr 30, 2007 02:50 PM
Replies (7)
kensopher
May 01, 2007 06:47 AM
...a joy as always.
Is that typical of the coloration of Spotted turtles there? If so, they are exceptionally pretty. You are a lucky man, as herps seem plentiful in your study area.
dragoncjo
May 01, 2007 09:40 AM
Yeah I'd have to agree they are beautiful specimens. Is the water the are in have a high iron level, the appear to have a rusty stain to them. What state is this?
RMB
May 01, 2007 02:43 PM
Those colours are fairly atypical and it all depends on where the animal is found. Yes, some of the more mineralized bodies of water can cause that "rusty" colouration.
These are Canadian spotteds.
RMB
May 01, 2007 02:40 PM
Thanks, Ken. Unfortunately, I can count on one hand the number of places in southern Ontario where herps remain diverse and abundant.
dragoncjo
May 01, 2007 05:59 PM
What kind of camera do you use, canon slr?
RMB
May 01, 2007 06:36 PM
As much as I would like to shoot with an SLR, it is impractical for me in the field. Photographs are usually the secondary directive. Most of the photographs I post are shot with a Canon S3IS.
Cheers.
Buslady
May 12, 2007 11:25 PM
NIIIIIIIICCCEEEE
how cool it is to see spotties like that.
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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)
