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Chrysemys picta
My dog found her in a field about 100 yards from the lake. Thank goodness they have shells.
Thanks for the information, all. I can now tell the difference.
Yes location and markings helped me differentiate what subspecies it is. Easter Painted Turtles have a light colored border that goes around the edge of the scutes on the carapace.
Matt: Check out this page on the Eastern Painted Turtle from the New Hampshire Fish & Game dept. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife...
Thanks for the help. Can you differentiate by the markings or maybe the location?
This one is of the eastern subspecies, Chrysemys picta picta.
Spotted on May 26, 2012 Submitted on May 30, 2012
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Thanks for the information, all. I can now tell the difference.
Yes location and markings helped me differentiate what subspecies it is. Easter Painted Turtles have a light colored border that goes around the edge of the scutes on the carapace.
Matt: Check out this page on the Eastern Painted Turtle from the New Hampshire Fish & Game dept. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife...
Thanks for the help. Can you differentiate by the markings or maybe the location?
This one is of the eastern subspecies, Chrysemys picta picta.