Species Identification

[Brimmerk]

This little guy was given to me today and I would like help identifying what species he is. We live in NE Oklahoma. Thanks!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome! It's a baby box turtle, probably Terrapene carolina triunguis. Because they're so small, baby box turtles dehydrate quickly and easily. You MUST set him up in a humid, moist environment. Here's a care sheet:

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/box-turtle-hatchling-care-sheet.97144/

 

[Eric Phillips]

This little guy was given to me today and I would like help identifying what species he is. We live in NE Oklahoma. Thanks!

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Hello and welcome! You have yourself a cutie 3 toed box turtle hatchling! Good luck with this little one!

 

[Brimmerk]

Thank you very much! The article was very helpful. We have a turtle currently and the care is very similar.