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Gopher tortoise

Photo by MargaretT
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Field Notes

Description:

Appears to be a female

Habitat:

My backyard southwest AL, US

Species ID Suggestions

Gulf Coast Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina major

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Comments (1)
alicelongmartin
Margaret, a Gopher Tortoise does not have a decorated shell. I believe you have a Florida Box Turtle. Very Pretty. I have two pictures of Gopher Tortoises in my file, if you want to look at them.

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PublishedJuly 21, 2011

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