Can anyone tell what kind of turtle?

Laurie

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My friends son found a turtle by a creek in his backyard, and yes he put it back where he found it :). We were just wondering what kind it was/is. I did not see it and unfortunately they only took one picture of it's plastron. She said it was orange with a black head. We are in upstate NY. Any ideas?

 

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It's a North American Wood Turtle, male. And wise choice for them to release it as it is protected in the state of New York. Great find, though!
 

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That would have been neat to see it in the wild. Those are such neat animals both color and personalities.
 

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Thanks guys, I let her know. Her son is slightly autistic and loves, loves, loves the water. Her house sits on a creek and her parents also own a lake house, it is amazing what this kid finds, he spends all day at the creek.
 

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