Mississippi Map Turtle

Range map of the Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica), based on C.H. Ernst and J.E. Lovich. (2009) "Turtles of the United States and Canada. 2nd Ed." Washington: Smithsonian Institute Press, pg 293-302

Presumably a pet trade specimen

sunning on log in Perche Creek

Hatchling

Small eastern river cooter basking on top of the map turtle

Large adult female sunning on log, with other turtle species. N31.14038 W-94.05156

Large adult female sunning on log, with other turtle species. N31.14038 W-94.05156

Large adult female sunning on log, with other turtle species. N31.14038 W-94.05156

A baby turtle with a yellow line going down the middle of the head and right behind the eye. Was swimming in a salt water pool, when taken out it went straight back. Was basking on the steps of the pool for warmth but when anyone came close it would take off to the bottom of the pool.

appears to be male

Baby captured at night by canoe.

Single individual observed sunning on floating log. Partly cloudy and humid.

Single individual observed sunning on floating log. Partly cloudy and humid.

basking on logs in roadside channel