Identifiy this turtle! please =)

[Austin]

Hi well I've actually had this turtle for about 4-6 months now, and never really knew which kind of turtle it is. The man who sold it to me told my dad the name but he forgot it. It's been sharing a tank with a red eared slider for the time that it's been with me, and they've been fine. (just incase anyone was wondering)

also i was wondering, should I clean his shell?

[Austin]

*sigh*...

[islandvivs]

ill say this is a mississipi map turtle.

[Austin]

Thanks.

[sinflspeed]

ill say this is a mississipi map turtle.

Right.

With the shell they say that with aquatic turtles the algea isn't neccessarily bad, but what can grow with the algea can be bad. Not saying there is anything lurking in the algea with your turtle. Just it has been known to happen. You can wash it off under some tepid water and a clean washcloth. There is also a conditioner sold at petstores that help turtle shells grow better. Not that you need it, just another ploy in my opinion for turtle owners to spend money.

[Austin]

okay thanks =)