Re:Not a map turtle

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Posted by Bigtattoo on June 11, 2000 at 10:28:47:

In Reply to: Last one......off topic posted by jif on June 11, 2000 at 08:11:39:

Map turtles don't have the heavy scales on their legs. They do have a low flattened carapace with a somewhat sawtoothed keel. Pattern on head and legs are yellow on a green background and look like the lines on a topographical map and more of a skin than scales.

I can't identify it though. It appears as though it might be a terrestrial turtle and from my field guides I can't find anything remotely similar with that yellow chin and under neck. Would it be possible to post or send me a pic of the carapace?

Sure is cute...what a smile. LOL

: Maynard is a map turtle we think. Can anyone confirm this for us? He was found on the road and brought to Steph's store and, of course, she had to bring him home. He is an awesome turtle, just exploring everything.

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another pic, but not a good one. jif 06/11/00 (3)
- Re: another pic, but not a good one. Bigtattoo 06/11/00 (2)
  - Blandings(I think you spell it like that) welp, that's what it is! Jeff 06/11/00 (1)
    - Re: Blandings (Yep I think you're right. Bigtattoo 06/12/00 (0)

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: Map turtles don't have the heavy scales on their legs. They do have a low flattened carapace with a somewhat sawtoothed keel. Pattern on head and legs are yellow on a green background and look like the lines on a topographical map and more of a skin than scales. : I can't identify it though. It appears as though it might be a terrestrial turtle and from my field guides I can't find anything remotely similar with that yellow chin and under neck. Would it be possible to post or send me a pic of the carapace? : Sure is cute...what a smile. LOL : : : Maynard is a map turtle we think. Can anyone confirm this for us? He was found on the road and brought to Steph's store and, of course, she had to bring him home. He is an awesome turtle, just exploring everything.

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