An associate of mine found this turtle while surveying some property in CT. It's obviously not a native species. These were the only photos he was able to take. Any ideas to what species it is?
Thanks,
BK
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Need ID
bkleinman
Jul 18, 2008 05:57 AM
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batrachos
Jul 18, 2008 03:15 PM
That is a melanistic slider (Trachemys scripta), probably the red-eared slider (T. s. elegans). Melanism is very common in older individuals of this species.
bkleinman
Jul 18, 2008 08:39 PM
Thank you very much!
BK
pyxidea
Aug 07, 2008 12:15 AM
Big words for a red ear slider that is commomly released in CT and MA. Its not a native and should not be released back.
That is a melanistic slider (Trachemys scripta), probably the red-eared slider (T. s. elegans). Melanism is very common in older individuals of this species.
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