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Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina carolina

Photo by perayne
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Field Notes

Description:

Small turtle with a distinctly patterned shell.

Habitat:

Small forests and well drained but moist areas.

Notes:

http://eol.org/pages/1263662/overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_turtle

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina carolina

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Kyle A
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Diamondback terrapin

Malaclemys terrapin

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shebebusynow
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Comments (2)
Kyle A
This link might be helpful. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/Plants_Wildlife/herps/Testudines/FieldGuide_OrderTestudines.asp
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PublishedApril 30, 2014

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