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Painted turtle

Chrysemys picta

Photo by Laura33
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Field Notes

Description:

Redon the bottom of the shell

Species ID Suggestions

Painted turtle

Chrysemys picta

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Aaron_G
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Comments (2)
Laura33
Awesome that's fascinating thanks Aaron_G
Aaron_G
Nice spotting! This is actually a painted turtle and I just learned that it is your state reptile. My state (OK) designated the collared lizard as ours. :-)
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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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