I've seen these turtles frequently in a state park near my house and was finally able to snap a picture of one from a distance before it dropped into the water. My guess is that it's some kind of cooter but I could be wrong, thanks for any help you can give.
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What kind, Houston area turtle?
saleenadam
Jan 07, 2006 11:10 PM
Replies (2)
theslidermike
Jan 09, 2006 01:41 PM
Looks like Pseudemys texana (Texas River Cooter) to me.
~Mike
saleenadam
Jan 12, 2006 04:47 PM
Thanks Mike I had narrowed it down to either the Western River Cooter or Texas River Cooter from the field guides I have, just been having trouble seeing the differences between them.
