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The Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta picta) inhabits ponds and lakes in the southern Appalachians. This one was captured in the morning light at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.
we found him crossing the motorway and i put him in my bag. now, he has his home in our garden. he is as big as a walnut:)
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) found crossing the road at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, Cumberland county, New Jersey.
Hatched 2 May 2009 at the Tennessee Aquarium. Incubation time was 103 days at 80.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
This invasive turtle is an unusual sight in southern california. It was found on land outside of a reservoir, possibly searching for a nesting site. Data recorded at www.naherp.com.
Turtle shell was found at a pound south of Clinton, Oklahoma. It measures approximately six inches by ten inches. The inhabitant was long since gone when I came across it.
Snorkling with turtles on Klein Curacao, a small uninhabited island just outside the island of Curacao.
Lazy day round the pool today much warmer today so decided to take a walk down to the lake to see if there was any nature about! Lots of Gekko Lizards out basking in the sun and then I spotted a teeny baby turtle crossing the road from the preserve to head to the lake! So cute! And gosh do they move fast!
After a swim we headed for a round of Crazy golf which was crazy but fun! Last full day tomorrow but chillier again, forecast to go below 0 on Tuesday - breaking us in for heading back to the English weather!
This was my 2nd blandings turtle of the year. Blandings turtles are threatened in WI so I'm always happy to see these guys.