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Chrysemys picta marginata
Olive to black carapace with red or dark orange markings on the marginal scutes, as well as red & yellow stripes on the head & neck.
Roadside close to a marsh area of a large bog.
Spotted on Jun 9, 2013
Submitted on Jun 10, 2013
2 Comments
intimidating!
Turtles ... they always look like they could use some Chapstick. Great shot, great moment. And you full-length on the ground, I'm guessing?