Red eared slider? Charente- France, 02/06/2023 (1 Viewer)

[Bewick]

Any help appreciated.

 

[maplekong]

It doesn't altogether look as streamlined or neat as any pond slider. I know nothing about reptiles though, just thought I could give an opinion based only on what I see in the photo (plus no obvious streaking)

 

[Bewick]

It doesn't altogether look as streamlined or neat as any pond slider. I know nothing about reptiles though, just thought I could give an opinion based only on what I see in the photo

It doesn't really look like any I've seen... but I'm pretty sure its the only turtle that occurs in the area.

Here's a pic from one I spotted in London.

 

[maplekong]

Did you get any other photos?

 

[Bewick]

Did you get any other photos?

It dove as I tried to get closer, so sadly not.

 

[maplekong]

Marsh terrapin? Where was it?

 

[Bewick]

Marsh terrapin? Where was it?

Chez chardon- 17500 Saint-Germain-de-Vibrac, France

In a small fishing pond

 

[maplekong]

Sorry Bewick, I don't think I can help you

 

[Bewick]

Sorry Bewick, I don't think I can help you

To be honest think the photo might mean that this one is impossible, thanks for the help anyway

 

[Owene]

ObsIdentify has it as European pond terrapin/turtle. Most of France is in its range but no idea how common it is. I’ve only seen it in Spain

 

[Bewick]

ObsIdentify has it as European pond terrapin/turtle. Most of France is in its range but no idea how common it is. I’ve only seen it in Spain


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Going to be honest... kinda want it to be a EPT..

 

[Owene]

Could just as easily be an escaped pet of course but doesn’t look like the sliders I’ve seen

 

[Bewick]

Could just as easily be an escaped pet of course but doesn’t look like the sliders I’ve seen

Same- also doesn’t seem like the area… it’s truly rural.

 

[vipersgarden]

the first one is an European Pond Turtle, Emys orbicularis for sure! the 2nd one looks like an American turtle, maybe Trachemys s. scipta

 

[Bewick]

the first one is an European Pond Turtle, Emys orbicularis for sure! the 2nd one looks like an American turtle, maybe Trachemys s. scipta

Yes the second one as in certainly an American slider, it was taken in pond close to a retail park… thanks a European pond turtle is awesome!