Terrapene Carolina Collection

Common box turtle, Terrapene carolina (close tortoise, Testudo clausa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Stalker
FLO4695280 Common box turtle, Terrapene carolina (close tortoise, Testudo clausa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Stalker after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Eastern Box turtle (male) Terrapene carolina, Jefferson National Forest, Virginia

Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina), CAPTIVE, The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve
Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina), Captive, The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve, Telfair County, Georgia, USA

Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina, Native to Eastern Coastal US

Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene c. carolina, Central Pennsylvania. A common turtle in the Eastern USA, but threatened by over-collecting for the European pet trade

Eastern box turtle. Close-up of the head of a female eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina). Photographed in Tennessee, USA

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Discover the captivating world of the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina). Native to the Eastern Coastal United States, this intriguing reptile can be found in various habitats from the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia to Palmetto Peartree preserve in North Carolina. With distinctive ridges on its shell and a vibrant, ornate pattern, the male Eastern Box Turtle is a sight to behold. In Central Pennsylvania, this common turtle thrives in diverse environments. However, be sure to respect these fascinating creatures in their natural habitats, as they play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. At preserves like The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve, you can observe and learn about these remarkable animals up close while ensuring their continued survival.