A Quick Beginners Query

[Sancho]

I'm new to raising and have my heart set on an Eastern Box Turtle

My question is, Are Carolina Box Turtles and Eastern Box Turtles one and the same?

I realise Eastern Box Turtle is Terrapene carolina

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome I can't help with boxies, but some one will be able to.

 

[Sancho]

Thanks for the welcome, ill be very grateful for any info

 

[kimber_lee_314]

The scientific name for Eastern box turtles is Carolina Carolina. There are several subspecies of Carolina though.
Terrapene carolina bauri (Florida)
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern)
Terrapene carolina major (Gulf Coast)
Terrapene carolina mexicana (Mexican)
Terrapene carolina triunguis (Three toed)
Terrapene carolina yucatana (Yucatan)

Hope that's helpful. Maybe you could post a pic of yours and we could tell you what you have?

 

[Sancho]

Im looking to purchase one
The breeder says they are Carolina Box Turtles. So i assumed he meant Eastern

 

[Len B]

They are the same, A few years ago they were called American Box Turtles also.

 

[Sancho]

Thank you very much

 

[shanu303]

Hello and Welcome to TFO!!

 

[Leopard Tortoise Lover 16199]

Welcome! I'm new too. I'm temporarily keeping a wild eastern box turtle...very friendly, eats well, easy to care for in outdoor set up. they make great pets, but I'm letting mine go after a turtle race in my town.

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Terrapene Carolina Carolina is the Eastern subspecies and its the state reptile of North Carolina.