Species identification

[AlbertH]

Anyone know what turtle species this is? My brother found him in his back yard in North Carolina. Any advice would help!

 

[CharlieM]

Eastern box turtle.

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Definitely Eastern Box. Had a mess of those growing up in S.C.

 

[ColleenT]

Adorablis Cutiepieis.

 

[AlbertH]

Thanks I was kind of sure it was after some research but it’s always nice to ask people who have experience with turtles/tortoises.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Cute!

 

[PJay]

Definitely 100% Eastern box turtle.