Randy

Randy the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina)

Species Name:

Eastern Box Turtle - Terrapene carolina

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable

Lifespan:

Can live 25–30 years, sometimes over 50!

Native to:

Found mainly North of Tennessee River, other subspecies live in coastal areas of Alabama

Did you know?

Hinged plastron lets them completely close their shell — like a “box”! Shells have unique shapes and colorful patterns. Males usually have red eyes; females, yellowish-brown. One of the few turtles that can fully “box in” for protection.

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