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...

good lookin out, very interesting to think about... i didnt intend on keeping him, but once he seemed happy in the new home i made him, i couldnt resist the lil cutie.. so Barbosa is staying with me..i wouldnt think to take him back to the lake now that its freezing cold..
thanks though..

It's great weather for a parade! Virginia State Law 4VAC15-20-130 allows for capturing your turtle live for private use. Virginia Law 4VAC15-20-50 limits you to possessing 5 of them.:gj: