River Cooter vs. Spotted Turtle

The shell pattern: River Cooter — a pale c-shaped mark or rings on the side plates; Spotted Turtle — round yellow spots on black. The head marks: River Cooter — several yellow stripes, no patch; Spotted Turtle — yellow or orange spots.

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