I need help to identify this beautiful creature.

[Bigworm909]

Bigworm909,

You might want to delete the photo you posted of the plastron here - it can be seen by the public. I know you were asked to post it, but I wouldn't have for the reasons others have already stated. Just a suggestion.

Ok no problem. I'll try and seee if I can do it right now.

 

[Laura]

I guess you deleted the pic of the writing? Understand.. just was wondering if it was a reg # or some thing we could help you make out.
Hope it works out! if there is writing on the shell I guess its not a Wild Tort.. but I do wonder where the owner is.. are you sure your nephew told you correctly where he 'found' it? Put a call into local shelters around you and a bit far out. you never know what the story may be or how far it came from. Maybe someone picked it up in Sandiego and it got away form them in LA.. just a thought...