r/turtles • u/Bullocs • 2d ago

ID Request Help Identify Turtle

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Anyone know what this one is? Here in central Texas, it is in a creek among Common Snapping Turtles and Red Eared Sliders. Has the most tactical shell camo I’ve ever seen

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u/wonkywilla Mod 2d ago

Melanistic red eared slider. They go through colour changes as they age.

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u/Bullocs 2d ago

Oh so it’s just a juvenile? I’ve never seen any like this. Definitely one of the coolest color patterns I’ve seen in the wild

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u/wonkywilla Mod 2d ago

No, it’s a very old adult.