Turtle ID help

[cjolley]

I think it's a Painted Turtle. Looks like a Red Ear without the red ear. The center markings on it's plastron are questionable, but they are pretty variable on Painted Turtles.
I don't think Northern Wood Turtles have those stripes on their skin.

[Dr Mordrid]

When it pulls in its head does a trap door shut, hinged at the lower shell? I see the possibles as a wood, box ( the trap door) or a slider. Sliders are more common around Chicago, 2 of the 4 common turtles there being softshells, and the others in southern Michigan and Wisconsin.

[Jammrock]

Yes and I am, and I already have. Didn't come up with any conclusive results.

The turtle is 27 years old. We're the third family to care for it. My wife thinks it's a Northern Wood Turtle. The original family lived in Chicago at the time they got it, so it's plausible. We're just not sure.

[Dr Mordrid]

Are you in N America? If so try this turtle ID page,

http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Turtles

[Jammrock]

Anyone know, or can figure out for sure, what species of turtle this is? If it is what we think it is... it may be endangered.

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