help with ID?

by derekplaster
Jan 29, 2006 2:44 PM · 2285 views · 63.5 k · 953 x 612

this turtle was found in western north carolina near a river with swamp nearby. cant id on my own any clues?

Report Photo « wild cught male K. baurii Liza M »

Comments (4)

manbart

Feb 2, 2006 11:14 PM

At first I thought it looked quite a bit like a Malayan snail eating turtle! But actually it is a common Musk Turtle!!!

justinian2120

Feb 4, 2006 10:38 PM

it's a common musk turtle,sternotherus odoratus

Galin

Feb 6, 2006 9:10 PM

I have a musk turtle that looks exactly the same. Did you find this one or buy it?

derekplaster

Feb 6, 2006 9:28 PM

this turtle was found in late summer early fall. and has been returned to a safe place away from wandering humans/children. thanks for the help.

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