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Chrysemys picta
My dog found her in a field about 100 yards from the lake. Thank goodness they have shells.
Spotted on May 26, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012
5 Comments
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.