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Trachemys scripta
These are american in origin but introduced in Europe as pets (Wikipedia NL:...De geelwangschildpad komt ook voor in het noorden van Mexico, maar in België zijn ze ook in putten en rivieren te vinden.)
Zoete Waters Lake.
Spotted on May 25, 2014
Submitted on Aug 9, 2014
7 Comments
These are quite abundant here but I still love to photograph them basking in the sun :-)
great turtle spotting!
Ok, I will change the name. Thanks Lisa! :-)
Trachemys scripta is certainly correct, but I would not go so far as to call it a Cumberland slider. You would need to see the belly pattern to be certain. I would just leaver it at Pond Slider.
Interesting spotting! There are also invasive yellow-bellied and red-eared sliders in Belgium. Hopefully, one of the turtle experts can confirm your ID!
Lovely spotting Marta...
nice spotting Marta!!!