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Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina carolina

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Field Notes

Description:

Small turtle with brown carapace and yellow stripes on neck. Red eyes, which means it is most likely a male.

Habitat:

Rescued on side of highway

Species ID Suggestions

Box Turtle (m)

Terrapene carolina

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Wildlife of Georgia
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Turtles of the Southeast U.S.

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PublishedMay 10, 2014

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