Rescued turtle, need help identifying!

[Sulest Ballard]

Hello,

A friend of mine rescued a tortoise but needs help identifying the breed to give it the proper nutrition and care it needs. Any assistance would he greatly appreciated!


Thank you,

-Sulest

 

[Yvonne G]

It's a male three toe box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis).

 

[Sulest Ballard]

Thank you soooo much!!!

 

[dmmj]

Check your local laws on box turtles.

 

[Sulest Ballard]

Check your local laws on box turtles.

Will do! Thank you, we are in Texas