Other Turtle Discussion :: Need Help with turtle Identification **TOUGH**

[swiltz]

Hi guys, I saved this turtle from the local market.... It seems in rather bad shaped..judging from its shell condition.. and should be a rather old turtle.
Need help with identification!

[swiltz]

Notice how this turtle is dark brownish (almost black)...on the arms/head/legs...
Really tough nut to crack

[steve]

Looks like an Asian leaf turtle. The shell isn't too bad, though I would gently clean it up and inspect it carefully.

[swiltz]

Thanks steve for the insight been confirmed to be an asian leaf turtle too by other herp forums
Seems like a healthy specimen so far.. eating lettuce and almost anything i feed it!

any tips for cleaning its shell? seems to have a lot old algae..

[steve]

Pick up a new, soft toothbrush and some Hibclense or Betadine. Dilute some when doing a scrub and rinse well after.

[swiltz]

Thanks for the tip steve

[apondfortimmy]

I'd like to hear the story of the market rescue when you have time.

[swiltz]

Its nothing much bro! i saw this turtle in the wet market.. where people buy turtles for turtle soup
They normally only have res and soft shells there.. i chanced upon this fella and the seller said it was wild caught.. hence the condition :/
im planning to take care of it for a few weeks and release it into a reservoir..where poaching is illegal

[swiltz]

For some weird reason.. it completely stopped eating veggies.. and only cares for pellets. LOL. i guess its fine to spoil it for these few weeks since i have 25pds of mazuri!