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Eastern painted turtle

Chrysemys picta picta

Description:

Hatchling found on paved pedestrian path near Swift Creek Reservoir.

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7 Comments

drP
drP 9 years ago

Thanks, mpvettch.

mpvettch
mpvettch 9 years ago

Very cool!

drP
drP 11 years ago

Thanks. Cutest turtle I ever found.

sshbluffs
sshbluffs 11 years ago

OMG so cute luv turtles

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 11 years ago

What a terrific spotting with a delightful story and ending!

drP
drP 11 years ago

It was too cute to leave in the middle of a pedestrian/bike path. It looked like it was headed to the water, so I carried it to that side.

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

Thanks for including the penny for size. Too cute :)

drP
Spotted by
drP

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Apr 5, 2003
Submitted on Feb 22, 2013

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