Update: After sending more photos to Long Island Turtle Rescue, they have identified that this turtle is indeed an Eastern Box Turtle. The first photo was a little misleading due to the poor lighting. There are 4 toes on the hind feet. The turtle will be release into the woods close to where it...
Julie from Turtle Rescue of Long Island replied: "Sadly, What it looks like is a hybrid box turtle that was not cared for very well and should not be returned to whoever had it. It could possibly be an old Eastern box turtle with burn scarring but it’s hard to tell by the photo. The Easterns...
Following terryo's suggestion, I have contacted Turtle Rescue in Long Island for help to identify this turtle. Many of you suggested that it was a three toed box turtle. If it indeed is a three toed, then it is not native to Long Island New York. I will wait for a reply from Turtle Rescue and...
Hi all, today, we found a tortoise wondering around on our driveway. I have never seen a wild tortoise in Long Island, NY, it is very likely to be a neighbor's pet. If it is a pet, it might not survive in the wild, so I took it inside the house. Please help identifying this tortoise, if it is a...