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Unidentified Turtle

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Question
I found a turtle today and i dont know what kind it is so i dont know exactly how to take care of it. i was wondering if you could tell me what kind it was. thank you.

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Answer
It is either the European Pond Turtle, or the American Pacific Pond Turtle, depending on where you found it.

In Europe- European Pond Turtle- http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_of_turtles/nejie/index.html

care sheet- http://www.tortoise.org/archives/emysorb.html

In California, etc.- Pacific Pond Turtle- http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_of_turtles/Pacific_Pond_Turtles_-_Actinem...

care sheet- http://www.tortoise.org/archives/pacpond.html

Understand that in general, wild turtles should be released unless you are willing to provide them with excellent care, big housing, etc.

Good luck!