Alabama Red-bellied Cooter

The Alabama red-bellied cooter (Pseudemys alabamensis) or Alabama red-bellied turtle, is native to Alabama. It belongs to the turtle family Emydidae, the pond turtles. It is the official reptile of the state of Alabama.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Alabama Red-bellied Cooter being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Pseudemys floridana
• Pseudemys concinna
• Pseudemys rubriventris
• Pseudemys nelsoni
• Pseudemys peninsularis
• Pseudemys gorzugi

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Testudines

Family

Emydidae

Genus

Pseudemys

Species

Pseudemys alabamensis

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