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Turtle ID, Sanibell Island, Florida (1 Viewer)

Daddylion

Daddylion

The Daddy Lion
I've never seen this beautifuly colored guy in Michigan, so I'm putting his fate into your hands... who is he (or she)?

Thanks!
 

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I would say it is a Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin). It's a nice looking thing, never saw one when I was there.
 
Yup deff a diamond back and its hard to say about sex without seeing the claws and tail!

Great Picture Diamond backs are truly gorgeous turtles
 
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