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A small turtle that, in most of its range, has three light stripes down the length of its shell. In North Carolina, these stripes are absent. They can be difficult to distinguish from eastern mud turtles, but they typically have light stripes from their eyes to the tips of their noses. The carapace (top of shell) is smooth, domed and usually dark brown in coloration. Males can be distinguished from females by their longer, thicker tails. Adults have a carapace length between 3 and 4 inches (7.5-10 cm).
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