Melanistic Red Ear Slider I Think
 

Caught this guy in the front yard today I think it's a melanistic red ear slider.

No disrespect or anything like that, but, the picture is very blurry. However, I am inclined to agree with you. How did you acquire this specimen? How long have you had him/her? Congratulations in any ever even on your "newest" acquisition.

It's ok I got him in my front yard I live on 6 acres of land with a pond. I will get a better pic tomorrow.

It's more likely to be a yellowbellied slider, Trachemys scripta scripta, not a red-eared slider Trachemys scripta elegans. I would review your state laws if it is legal to keep a native, wild-caught turtle. Sometimes it is legal only if you have a valid fishing license (which is the case in Georgia, and then only up to 10 animals are allowed).

We are allowed 2 and no license is needed.

I am glad you did not get offended by my post earlier in the thread. That is cool you have six (6) acres along with a pond.

When you first posted the picture, I assumed, note the word in assumed, that your specimen did not come from nature. Hence my previous comment.

I am looking forward to seeing an updated photo.

I completely agree with you. Is it common for Trachemys scripta scripta to be melanistic?

Yes correct I have 6 acres and the pond is about 1 acre over all. I will get some better pictures tomorrow been kind of watching this Storm.lol

Yes, older males and females can turn completely black, although it is more common in females from what I've observed.

I never ever know that. So, thank you, for sharing that information with me. I will admit, that, I am not very familiar with the herps of North America/the U.S.A.

Hope all went well with the storm. Of course, I hope you had minimal to no damage to your property.