what species is this?

Does anyone know what kind of turtle this is?
I found him a few months ago, in a lake in Frederickburg, Va, and assumed he was a snapping turtle, although I'm not completely sure... Ive been Keeping him in a tank filled with water and a few rest spots.
Ive looked up turtles, but can't seem to find a picture that is identical. He is still a baby, about the size of a quarter, I can take more pictures if it will help!



http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/barbosa2.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...3n/barbosa.jpg

I believe that's a common musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus). Many turtles look fairly different as hatchlings, so if you've been looking at adult pics only, that may throw your search off a bit.

Baby stinkpot.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/4...c8fafd7890.jpg

Facial markings look alke a bit.

LOL...stinkpot = common musk turtle. ;)

LOL. I know. :)

What a cutie! Do you plan on keeping him?

yea, his name is Barbosa, and eats fish flakes and turtle pellets, and is doing quite well :)

p.s. thanks for helping me identify him, i feel much better now :)

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Originally Posted by Reptilian

What a cutie!

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The turtle isn't bad either.

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Originally Posted by PythonWallace

The turtle isn't bad either.

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HAHA smooth:gj:

I dont want to rain on your parade, but it is usually against the law to take native species from their habitat without a permit. Collecting wild animals isn't beneficial at all, especially if you happen to bring home one that is protected since you don't know what species it is... Just thought I should put that out there...