Turtle Hatchling

A recent hatchling River Cooter apparently liked our driveway during the heavy rains in south Florida.  The size of the turtle is close to one inch long.   This hatchling was a little camera shy but eventually got the courage to try for an escape to the wild.  We made certain it was safe under our banana plants.  More information the river Cooter:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_cooter

http://turtle_tails.tripod.com/turtle/turtlepage.htm