Red-eared Terrapin by danob
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Description
Originating from the U.S., the Red-eared Terrapin has been introduced into many waterbodies and now feature in many lakes and ponds throughout the world. In Southeast Asia, particularly in temple ponds, public parks and reservoirs. Such releases are either bored pet owners who want to rid themselves of their terrapins when they get too large for their tanks, or are Buddhists making 'merit'. However they are master escape artists we had one we called Houdini, and my kids were heartbroken when she escaped for the last time, often seen in our local lake a mile away!!
The shells of juveniles are bright green, and this darkens with age. The face shows a distinctive arrangement of pale yellow stripes, and red markings behind the ear.
During the day groups of these terrapins can be seen sunning themselves on rocks or fallen logs. The species is well established around urban areas, and is likely to spread to other habitats in future; there is a danger that these will displace the resident breeds..
Thanks for taking time to look and any comments
Comments (39)
Hopalong
You mean it's not a turtle, a tortoise, or mock turtle soup?
SoulSearcherr
fantastic capture
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, excellent photo !!! well done, good day and kiss ;)
hewee
One excellent photo.
1010
I love turtles too, awesome................
Blush
I love turtles but never saw one like this He is awesome...... Great capture and info Vote n hugs Susan~
short_ribs
That's a great shot!! Love the lighting and colors!! Excellent capture!
gizmo563
awesome capture and information.
tmathise
Excellent capture Danny, love the dialog too! Have a fantastic day buddy!
kimariehere
Such a beautiful capture and pov of this wonderful turtle streaching his neck up!! beautifully shot so clear and perfectly shot!! V!
GiMi53
much better equipped than the 4-wheel drive vehicles... excellent photo and documentation, Danny ! :~)
jared99
You've got a fantastic image of this creature here! Well done, and interesting info to boot!
claudialee
Great shot ~ and for him to stand so still. OH, my! Do think you did a good job on this one though! HUGS FOR YOU BOTH!!!
jocko500
super looking shot here
nattarious
WOW!! What an amzing shot!!! Love the colours and crisp quality my friend.. I really adore and love turtles :D i grow them too. heheh Please feel free to take a look at this one on thie link: http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=1169289&Start=13&Artist=nattarious&ByArtist=Yes So you can tell me what you think.. Here is a big VOTE!!! Thanks for the share..
logiloglu
great pose and expression. an excellent photography and presentation,Danny. #:O)
Richardphotos
there are so many in Oklahoma, but very seldom do I see them in Texas. too often only grease spots. super capture of this guy and info
sharky_
Perfect lighting and pose. Beautiful Turtle Portrait. Aloha
nongo
Such a handsome portrait of this red eared terrapin!!!!!! Bravo!!!!!!
Mikan
oh, what a beautiful specimen! that's quite a model I might say! all the best, Sir!
Leeco
Well in my part of Texas, this is a native species lol. In fact, I spent time today building a floating turtle raft for my pond and watching the courtship antics of a small male and a large female. This is something I have seen many times. He swims after her constantly untill she stops, then he manuvers himself in front of her (face to face)with his head and front legs extended as far forward as possible. If she remains still for a moment or so, he then begins to make rapid flicking movements with the back sides of his front feet to both sides of her face till she tires of it and moves on. Undeterred he repeats this endlessly for days, lol. It is very amusing because he is so persistant and because when she stops swimming he is often struggling so hard to keep up, he runs into her butt before he realizes she has stopped. A very pretty picture of a very pretty turtle.
WandM
Catching a sunray ;) Impressive animals and shot of course.
fourbanger
superb detail of this little critter.it has quite an array of colors when you see it this close.Have a good one
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive and fantastic photo my friend....!!! Excellent lighting....!!!! V
MaydaMason
wonderful portrait with a strong green tones and the light through! pretty and cute
Cosme..D..Churruca
Superb Danny !
jcv2
Wonderful capture of this typical turtle! But... where are the ears? LOL! Fantastic work, Danny!
vlaaitje
love the colours....and such a long neck.....excellent depth of field
SophiaDeer
How beautiful!! Every turtle has thirteen spots on his or her back. The Native Americans use this as the moons. "Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back"
GiveMe
Splendid, sharp, and beautifully colored photo. Tks Danny :^)