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Most wodespread turtle in north america lives around fresh water
Fresh water areas near creeks or river beds
Spotted on Sep 20, 2011
Submitted on Jun 22, 2012
2 Comments
I agree with KyleSykes. This looks like an Eastern Box Turtle.
http://www.bio.davidson.edu/people/midor...
I believe you have an Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) in the picture. Painted Turtle typically have a flatter carapace with a bright line going down the middle.