Turtle identification

Angela & Taco

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Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has guesses about what kind of turtle/tort this is.

My dad took this picture near his home in Farmington, CT, and this is just a curiosity question. I told him this was not a great picture, but he didn't want to get any closer at the risk of bothering it. Thanks in advance!

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ZenHerper

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Looks like a Painted Turtle.

The Midlands subspecies can be a bit less colorful on the carapace.

 

Toddrickfl1

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Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has guesses about what kind of turtle/tort this is.

My dad took this picture near his home in Farmington, CT, and this is just a curiosity question. I told him this was not a great picture, but he didn't want to get any closer at the risk of bothering it. Thanks in advance!

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Agree, painted turtle.
 

Gillian M

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Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has guesses about what kind of turtle/tort this is.

My dad took this picture near his home in Farmington, CT, and this is just a curiosity question. I told him this was not a great picture, but he didn't want to get any closer at the risk of bothering it. Thanks in advance!

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I believe that @ZenHerper is right.

Here's a pic of one similar to 1622615667066.pngit:

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