This is not a species that is native to California, nor is it native
to the U.S. Scute and neck patterns suggest a member of the genus
Trachemys (pond sliders). My guess is an escaped pet, commonly known
as the meso-american slider (or Costa Rican slider or Mexican slider):
Trachemys scripta venusta. These are not uncommon in the pet trade,
and are a a close relative to the much more popular red-eared slider
(Trachemys scripta elegans), which, by the way, is also not native to
California (but is native to eastern U.S.).

Oh, and Toby is a girl. Males are smaller and have exceptionally long
foreclaws. And watch the turkey. As an adult, she doesn't need a
high protein diet.

"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" wrote:

Another Ca turtle.

This site has a list of Ca turtles.

http://www.californiaherps.com/turtl...s.elegans.html

J