What does a false map turtle look like?
The false map turtle grows 5 to 10 inches in length. This turtle gets its name from the light yellow lines that form a map like pattern on the top shell (carapace), but this pattern is usually hard to see on adults. There is a ridged keel on the carapace that is easy to spot. There are light yellow lines on the head and limbs and a backwards L is present behind each eye. Where do false map turtles live? In Minnesota, the false map turtle is found in the Minnesota, Mississippi and St. Croix rivers. They prefer water with slow currents, places to bask, and abundant aquatic vegetation. Where is the best place to look for a false map turtle? False map turtles are very aquatic and do not roam far from water. They bask on anything above the water as long as it is away from shore in deep water. Snags and fallen trees with many limbs provide ideal basking areas and a large number of turtles may bask at this site. Approach very slowly and quietly, as these turtles are extremely wary. If one div
