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Glyptemys insculpta
Semi-aquatic medium-sized turtle with shell length of 6 inches (15.24 cm). Shell-like design on shell. Orange and black skin on legs Black claws.. Underside is orange and black. Feeds on variety of vegetation, earthworms, slugs and insects.
On bank of brook in mud.
Species of special concern. Rare sighting. 1/2 the size of another North American Wood Turtle I found earlier the same week.
Spotted on May 17, 2014
Submitted on May 20, 2014
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Wonderful!