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Pseudemys peninlsularis
Large adult female, brown with yellow markings.
This one lives in our pond but they can be found in lakes, slow-flowing streams and other still bodies of water with soft bottoms and abundant aquatic vegetation.
I looked out the window yesterday and saw this turtle digging near my flower bed..I didn't want to disturb her laying eggs so I just hung back and watched...it was awesome...she laid at least 9 eggs while I watched but I am sure she had already deposited others before the time I got outside!!
Spotted on Jan 18, 2012
Submitted on Jan 19, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you for the nice comment and suggestion, Karen! Will do!
Lovely portrait Melissa!
You could also add this spotting to the Reptiles of the World mission.