American aquatic turtle red-cheeked

American aquatic turtle red-cheeked
Trachemys scripta elegans is a freshwater turtle that originates from the southern United States (Mississippi Valley), from Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. It occupies a wide variety of habitats, from small ponds to rivers; prefer areas of smooth water, rich vegetation and a muddy bottom.
This turtle was found near a highway in Italy, is a protected species and is keeping as a pet, it must be reported to the authorities. In this case this pet was delivered in an appropriate structure
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