HI!

[NatalieG011]

Hi!
I just got a little turtle and I'm trying to figure out what he is.
Can anyone help me? When I bought him they said hes a European pond turtle but he doesnt look like one.

What do you think?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It looks like a terrapin. But I know little about turtles.
Someone will be along soon with your answer.
Welcome aboard.
@Moozillion

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi Natalie

 

[BILBO-03]

Hi and Welcome!

 

[Stuart S.]

Hello and Welcome Natalie! @Markw84 what do you think?

 

[NatalieG011]

Hello and Welcome Natalie! @Markw84 what do you think?

Hi! thank you!

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum!

Besides @Markw84 , let's send a shout-out to @Anthony P

 

[Markw84]

It's a pretty light coloration, but still looks like European Pond Turtle - Emys orbicularis. Since its so young, don't see the "normal" markings. But still has a pretty characteristic yellow spot on the bottom of all the marginal. Pretty little turtle!

 

[NatalieG011]

It's a pretty light coloration, but still looks like European Pond Turtle - Emys orbicularis. Since its so young, don't see the "normal" markings. But still has a pretty characteristic yellow spot on the bottom of all the marginal. Pretty little turtle!

Thanks @Mark84

 

[TammyJ]

Hello and welcome. What a beautiful little turtle!

 

[PJay]

Welcome to the forum. Pretty little turtle you have.

 

[Paul M Jones]

Hi and welcome

 

[RosemaryDW]

She is adorable.

 

[Gus.]

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!

 

[saginawhxc]

Welcome to the forum!

It's definitely a pretty little turtle.

 

[Anthony P]

I gave you feedback on this somewhere else, but don't remember where, now.

This is definitely orbicularis. There is a ton of variation within this species as far as size, other morphological, and even genetic traits. The species is one that has been really tough to nail down.