Species Identification

[queen koopa]

Hey guys, can you help me identify? This little fellow is in my sisters yard in North Carolina. Heavily wooded area. Thanks!

 

[TeamZissou]

Eastern box turtle!

My uncle lives in NC and sends me a pic whenever he encounters one in his yard or on the trails. I enjoy those text messages

 

[queen koopa]

Eastern box turtle!

My uncle lives in NC and sends me a pic whenever he encounters one in his yard or on the trails. I enjoy those text messages

THANK YOU!!

 

[queen koopa]

Eastern box turtle!

My uncle lives in NC and sends me a pic whenever he encounters one in his yard or on the trails. I enjoy those text messages

THANK YOU

 

[TeamZissou]

Here are a few recent ones that he sent me. I love the coloration of the second one. The third is helping with the gardening.

 

[queen koopa]

Here are a few recent ones that he sent me. I love the coloration of the second one. The third is helping with the gardening.


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So cool. I always hope to see a DT when I’m out in the Desert here…. But never!