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Florida Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina bauri
28.3822, -80.7758
Field Notes
Description:
The average size of the Florida box turtle is 4 to 6 inches. It has a highly domed shell with a hinge so it can completely enclose its body within its shell.
The Florida box turtle is similar in color to the Western Ornate turtle but has thinner and more numerous yellow markings. The background of the shell is black. It has thick yellow stripes on each side of its head. The back of its shell flares out slightly.
The Florida box turtle has very sharp claws and is a good climber. They normally have four toes on their back feet.
Habitat:
Front yard
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