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Pseudomys (Chrysemys) nelsoni
From Audubon Society's "Field Guide to Florida" : " 10". Carapace round , domed, black with few light reddish-brown bars; edge yellowish. Plastron reddish. Head blackish with narrow yellow stripes, 1 arrow-shaped on snout. Feet, tail black with yellow stripes. " (p. 284)
Fern Hammock, Juniper Springs State Park, Ocala National Forest.
The reddish bars on the carapace gave me the ID. I am not so good with my turtle identification, I'm afraid.... Nice video coming soon.....
Spotted on May 27, 2013
Submitted on May 27, 2013
4 Comments
it looks like they are in midair!
Sounds absolutely amazing. Yes, next time I'm down that way I would love to see the springs!
The water in the springs is crystal clear (or it should be!) . This spring series pumps out 13 million gallons out of the Floridan Aquifer every day. It could be 30 feet deep yet look like you can touch bottom! I love it! You should come see!
I so love this! They look like they're flying!