New Owner - What kind of turtle do I have??
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:45 pm- IMG_20121016_154040-1.jpg (16.57 KiB) Viewed 1835 times
redearslider.com
Turtle Talk
https://mail.redearslider.com/forum/
New Owner - What kind of turtle do I have??
https://mail.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=33553
Page 1 of 1
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:45 pmHi! I purchased a baby turtle from my local pet store a couple weeks ago! He (or she) was in a tank with lots of turtle just like him/her & with lots of RESs. The only apparent difference is my turtle is gray. Does anyone know what species he/she belongs to?
Re: New Owner - What kind of turtle do I have??
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:57 pmWelcome!!!
It's a little hard to tell from that angle but it looks like a False Map. Can't see the top of the head in your pic too well, but False Maps have an “L” shaped thing on their head behind their eyes.
Generally speaking, there is little difference (if any) between caring for a Map and caring for a RES.
I must say I am a bit concerned over the buggy eyes, because it is one of many indicators of illness. Having come from a tank with lots of turtles, it would not be surprising if the little one has some illness.
Check out the health page and see if any other symptoms fit... http://redearslider.com/index_health.html
If, after checking out the page, you have any concerns feel free to post your questions on the "General Care" forum - you will find more people roaming around to help with your questions.
Happy turtle-parenting!!!
It's a little hard to tell from that angle but it looks like a False Map. Can't see the top of the head in your pic too well, but False Maps have an “L” shaped thing on their head behind their eyes.
Generally speaking, there is little difference (if any) between caring for a Map and caring for a RES.
I must say I am a bit concerned over the buggy eyes, because it is one of many indicators of illness. Having come from a tank with lots of turtles, it would not be surprising if the little one has some illness.
Check out the health page and see if any other symptoms fit... http://redearslider.com/index_health.html
If, after checking out the page, you have any concerns feel free to post your questions on the "General Care" forum - you will find more people roaming around to help with your questions.
Happy turtle-parenting!!!
Re: New Owner - What kind of turtle do I have??
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:46 pmThankyou! Here are some other pictures. Thanks for the tip about my turtle's eyes 
I'll look in to that.
I'll look in to that.Re: New Owner - What kind of turtle do I have??
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:17 pmVery cute turtles, welcome to the site! Where did you buy them?
Re: New Owner - What kind of turtle do I have??
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:23 pmAdorable!
Yep! There's that "L" on the head..."L" for lovely - or lovable - or both
Yep! There's that "L" on the head..."L" for lovely - or lovable - or both