Terrapin ID please:

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Terrapin ID please:

Postby reptile » Tue May 06, 2014 4:04 pm

Hi,
This terrapin was found crossing the road in Zambia. I am thinking Marsh Terrapin...but am not sure :smt017 . Please help.
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Re: Terrapin ID please:

Postby Warren Klein » Tue May 06, 2014 5:30 pm

Looks like one of the hinged terrapins Pelusios sp.
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Re: Terrapin ID please:

Postby reptile » Tue May 06, 2014 7:05 pm

Thanks for the quick reply :D , here is another picture which might help for further ID.Image
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