Category: Tortoises and Turtles


Terrapene carolina

Posted by:admin Posted On:20 Feb 2026

Eastern Box Turtle Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description What You’re Seeing A high-domed terrestrial turtle with a hinged plastron (bottom shell) that allows it to close completely like a box. Key visual identifiers: Adults typically measure 4.5–6 inches (11–15


Trachemys scripta scripta

Posted by:admin Posted On:14 Feb 2026

Yellow-bellied Slider Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Yellow-bellied Slider is a medium-to-large freshwater turtle recognized by its smooth, slightly domed carapace marked with olive to dark brown tones and thin yellow striping. The plastron (underside) is

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle

Posted by:admin Posted On:26 Mar 2025

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements (for captive or educational settings) Additional Notes

Terrapene carolina Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina

Posted by:admin Posted On:26 Mar 2024

Eastern Box Turtle Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding and Lifecycle: Note: Eastern Box Turtles are protected in many states due to declining populations caused by habitat loss, road mortality, and illegal collection for the pet