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Eastern Box Turtle

Photo by alexmdevoy
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40.1942, -74.0197

Field Notes

Description:

Dark shell with yellow markings. Has yellow scaly skin and long claws.

Habitat:

Damp, overgrown areas near water.

Notes:

Not an aquatic reptile. Is a tortoise.

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PublishedNovember 16, 2011

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