Mississipi, ouchita, false, other?

Sprightly Tails

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Hi there!
Just wondering if it was possible to tell which type of map turtle I have. It is still only a baby and very small so getting clear pictures is not the easiest thing to do. Still, I managed to get a few of the markings, colourings and shell shape.
Spright was sold to me as a miss. map, but I have read plenty of times that people were sold one of the others.
Thanks for any help!
 

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crimson_lotus

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It can't be Mississippi or False due to the bar going through the pupil. I just went through my Turtles of the World book and could not match the top head marks, which is the only thing that makes me think it is not Ouachita, but everything else fits and some marks can vary. I vote Ouachita, and I've labeled mine as Ouachita as well in the attached picture so you can compare a bit. Sorry he is a bit damaged.
 

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Travis

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I think it's probably an Ouchita as well. Although that carapace does look hella similar to a Mississippi turtle.
 

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