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Three-toed Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina triunguis

Photo by AlexRowe
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Field Notes

Description:

Small 4-5 inch turtle. He completely withdrew and closed in his shell when I approached.

Habitat:

Rural missouri, near several small ponds.

Species ID Suggestions

Three-toed Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina triunguis

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