All Turtles Message Board

Silfa · Level 1 Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 5

I came across pictures of a false map turtle and they look just like my Emma, pics here:
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?selected=213845 . I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if I\'m right and where I can find a good care sheet for her? Smile

Thanks

snoopy · Level 3 Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 169

I was not able to enlarg the pics, so I couldn\'t really tell. It is some kind of map turtle, as it has the yellow markings on the head. Did you also check out the info on alabama maps? I originally thought I had a false map, but then when I posted pics, someone told me it was an alabama map.

Just be careful, maps are less tolerant of poor water conditions than res. You really need to be vigilant about cleaning!

Silfa · Level 1 Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 5

Thanks for helping Smile

Any info is useful

snoopy · Level 3 Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 169

There are some sites that have dichotemous keys (lists of characteristics to choose yes or no that narrow down the species.) If you search for \"map turtle dichotemous key\" or \"turtle dichotemous key\" you should be able to access one of those lists. There are certain shapes and locations of markings that distinguish the species. Good luck!