The Florida Redbelly Turtle is another common aquatic turtle I’ve spotted on my canoe adventures throughout the Okefenokee Swamp. A close look at Pseudemys nelsoni reveals two cusps on its upper beak which differentiates it from the other turtles in the refuge. The Suwannee River, which runs through the Okefenokee, is the northern border of this turtle’s range. It reportedly lays its eggs in active alligator nests.
iNaturalist observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/45351272
Okefenokee Photography Project by William Wise 
William, fascinating post! I was blown away by the thought of turtles laying their eggs in active alligator nests! I guess turtles are not on the alligator’s menu. : ) Take care, Cheryl
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Turtles can be on a hungry gator’s menu. But I suppose the benefit of an alligator guarding your clutch of babies is worth the risk. I imagine they sneak in and lay those eggs quick though! Thanks for reading and commenting. William
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Great turtle image William! Enjoyed seeing it!
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