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Western Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta belli

Photo by Brett
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Field Notes

Notes:

I saw her laying eggs on the side of a gravel road while hiking. I set a couple large rocks near it so vehicles would hopefully avoid the area.

Species ID Suggestions

Western Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta belli

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Minnesota Wildlife (Animals)
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Critters of the Midwest
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PublishedJune 21, 2013

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