w64f #5 You will be receiving This Cooter Turtle shell. It has been cleaned and sprayed with a gloss finish and looks beautiful! Great piece for any collection! This will work fine with for any DIY projects as well. These river cooter turtle shells are often used to make medicine bags, talking sticks, and other craft projects. The shell is approx. 6 x 4 3/4". A great piece for a classroom or a collection. Last picture shows with ruler.
Species and fun facts-Pseudemys concinna
The river cooter is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is native to the central and eastern United States.
LEGAL TO OWN THIS Shell:
Turtles under 4" are illegal to have as pets due to the salmonella virus being carried on their shells and young children handling them. Specimens, educational, exhibition and hobby turtles are not illegal. Hence these deceased turtles are not illegal unless they are a protected species and River Cooters are not protected or threatened. .
