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She is Thriving

This is my 3rd sighting of her over 2 years. She is still hanging out in the same spot and thriving. She is not native to Texas, probably a released or escaped pet. I managed to get one close shot before she plopped into the water.
Female Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta)

Trachemys scripta scripta Female yellow bellied slider yellow bellied slider slider turtle aquatic turtle reptile herp water turtle shy non native white rock lake dallas texas reinhart branch basking sunning log unique female turtle escaped or released pet close up