Terrapin and a Water Frog for ID

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   Hi everyone. In May I had a drive down to London with some friends to try and see Aesculapian Snake. Sadly we were unsuccessful, but we did see a few Monk Parakeet, as well as a couple of herps I would like some help with.

The above picture was taken at a pond in Epping. We were told that the frogs here were Pool Frogs. We didn't hear them call and couldn't get that near to them, the above picture is about the best we could do. Can anyone confirm what species occurs in this pond?

We also saw this beast in Epping forest - Red Eared Slider? I've never seen one before, all the waterways near me seem pretty clear.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

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Yashca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yashca Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Terrapin and a Water Frog for ID Posted: 17 Aug 2012 at 9:12pm
	Hi everyone. In May I had a drive down to London with some friends to try and see Aesculapian Snake. Sadly we were unsuccessful, but we did see a few Monk Parakeet, as well as a couple of herps I would like some help with. The above picture was taken at a pond in Epping. We were told that the frogs here were Pool Frogs. We didn't hear them call and couldn't get that near to them, the above picture is about the best we could do. Can anyone confirm what species occurs in this pond? We also saw this beast in Epping forest - Red Eared Slider? I've never seen one before, all the waterways near me seem pretty clear. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Madfossa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Aug 2011 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Madfossa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 11:16pm
	Hi, the top one looks like a pool/edible frog, which pond did you see it in? I live in the area bottom one is possibly a yellow bellied slider, ive seen them this year, nice spots !!

Yashca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yashca Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Sep 2012 at 8:28pm
	What angle of photo would be needed to confirm the terrapin? I will PM you the location for the water frogs so you can have a look yourself. I wish they had been calling whilst I was there so I could record it.

liamrussell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Status: Offline Points: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote liamrussell Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 2012 at 8:43am
	I'd say the terrapin is a red-eared slider, albeit with faded 'ears'.