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Chrysemys picta
This Painted Turtle is basking in the sun on a large piece downed tree. Smooth carapace, olive to black, with red bars or crescents along the edge. Under the shell is yellow and sometimes it has markings.
Large pond with bushy areas and driftwood.
Spotted on Jun 27, 2016
Submitted on Jun 27, 2016
1 Comment
A beautiful photo....