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Topic: Turtle on the surf line!  (Read 1439 times)

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alien

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While fishing for perch I came along this little turtle on the beach. Don't know if is a sea turtle or a fresh water turtle. Could anybody here help identify this turtle?

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« Last Edit: May 12, 2018, 07:46:04 AM by alien »


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Crazy! Doesn’t look like a sea turtle to me.

There must be someone on this forum who likes turtles and can help you identify it.  :smt001
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Someones pet freed into the ocean by some kook.

Sea turtles have different legs that look more like flippers.

I'd say fresh water
« Last Edit: May 12, 2018, 08:18:44 AM by Cabeza de Martillo »
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That tail is long definitely not a redear slider what city did you find it? It’s super young which makes me think it’s not a pet people usually dump them when the get out of the cute stage. Did you call DFW to report it?


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That’s a native western pond turtle! California’s only native turtle. In Marin females will sometimes lay eggs on the beach side but freshwater is nearby (1/4 mi). Where were you? You can PM me if you don’t want to give up your  spot!
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ThatÂ’s a native western pond turtle! CaliforniaÂ’s only native turtle. In Marin females will sometimes lay eggs on the beach side but freshwater is nearby (1/4 mi). Where were you? You can PM me if you donÂ’t want to give up your  spot!
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Whew! Glad the post was not titled "Turtle on the half shell".  :smt003


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That’s a native western pond turtle! California’s only native turtle. In Marin females will sometimes lay eggs on the beach side but freshwater is nearby (1/4 mi). Where were you? You can PM me if you don’t want to give up your  spot!
I was fishing Zmudawski which is near the Pajoro River I was a few mile south of the mouth. I was thinking a bird picked it up and dropped it. Or may be it got  washed out from the mouth.
But i'm not sure if the mouth is open or not...sure thing though, I was surprise! What do they eat?


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That’s a native western pond turtle! California’s only native turtle. In Marin females will sometimes lay eggs on the beach side but freshwater is nearby (1/4 mi). Where were you? You can PM me if you don’t want to give up your  spot!
I was fishing Zmudawski which is near the Pajoro River I was a few mile south of the mouth. I was thinking a bird picked it up and dropped it. Or may be it got  washed out from the mouth.
But i'm not sure if the mouth is open or not...sure thing though, I was surprise! What do they eat?

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That’s a native western pond turtle! California’s only native turtle. In Marin females will sometimes lay eggs on the beach side but freshwater is nearby (1/4 mi). Where were you? You can PM me if you don’t want to give up your  spot!
I was fishing Zmudawski which is near the Pajoro River I was a few mile south of the mouth. I was thinking a bird picked it up and dropped it. Or may be it got  washed out from the mouth.
But i'm not sure if the mouth is open or not...sure thing though, I was surprise! What do they eat?

Pizza. Obviously.
Lol! :smt044


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That’s a native western pond turtle! California’s only native turtle. In Marin females will sometimes lay eggs on the beach side but freshwater is nearby (1/4 mi). Where were you? You can PM me if you don’t want to give up your  spot!
I was fishing Zmudawski which is near the Pajoro River I was a few mile south of the mouth. I was thinking a bird picked it up and dropped it. Or may be it got  washed out from the mouth.
But i'm not sure if the mouth is open or not...sure thing though, I was surprise! What do they eat?

Pizza. Obviously.

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Awesome find bro! Glad you gave it a home :)


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That’s a native western pond turtle! California’s only native turtle. In Marin females will sometimes lay eggs on the beach side but freshwater is nearby (1/4 mi). Where were you? You can PM me if you don’t want to give up your  spot!
I was fishing Zmudawski which is near the Pajoro River I was a few mile south of the mouth. I was thinking a bird picked it up and dropped it. Or may be it got  washed out from the mouth.
But i'm not sure if the mouth is open or not...sure thing though, I was surprise! What do they eat?

Pizza. Obviously.

BAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH i was cracking up at this... well played.
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the lil turtle found a new daddy & family....it knew that you needed a new family pet. hope it lives and brings joy to you and your family Alex.
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