This turtle was found with a nasty leg laceration and was taken in for immediate veterinary care. It will be released as soon as possible.
Found crossing the road. Most likely a female.
Found crossing the road. Unable to view toes.
Found hit on roadside. Likely female.
His shell was completely closed with a hinge-like front for his head and front feet to close into.
In my friends backyard
This hatchling was found on the edge of a paved roadway under cool conditions, 60° F with light cloud cover. It was measured, identified as a male, and released. A note has been submitted to The Southwestern Naturalist for review. The last documented record in Oklahoma for this species was in 1990.