I am guessing this may be a river cooter or pond slider. I am almost positive he is semi aquatic. We are just a half a block from water and with the street flooding we experienced last night, I am concerned he has ventured out of his territory.
This guy showed up after heavy storms in Baton Rouge last night. I have several known common box turtles that live here but this one is unlike the others. This one is a little feisty. I live near water (LSU lakes) and wonder if he is lost.