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Three-toed Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina triunguis

Photo by laura.cricket
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Field Notes

Description:

He was a feisty little guy, hissed a lot when I approached him. Eventually we came to an understanding, and he allowed me to photograph him as he went about his business.

Habitat:

Found in the backyard. :)

Reference Links:

Three-toed Box Turtle - Terrapene carolina triunguis - Overview, Three-toed box turtle, Herps of Arkansas: Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

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