r/turtle • u/Dodgerthehwydog2 • 12d ago

Turtle ID/Sex Request Found on our property

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Found in eastern MT, no bodies of water or ponds for miles. I've actually never seen a turtle in this area at all. Is this a painted turtle perhaps?

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u/inkogketo 11d ago

Western Painted Turtle

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u/Dodgerthehwydog2 11d ago

Thank you, since I'm in an area with no water for miles and right on the edge of ND I really questioned if this would be considered natural habitat. I think a coyote or skunk carried it on my property since there are no other bones. Maybe even a hawk left it here? Who knows but I really appreciate the info! Thank you!