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Eastern Box Turtle
About Eastern Box Turtle
The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is not a crossbreed, but a species of land turtle native to the eastern United States. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora protects this turtle species. Therefore, the Eastern Box Turtle is a species that needs special attention or is threatened with extinction.
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Common Name
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Eastern box turtle, Land turtle, Woodland box turtle, Florida box turtle,Gulf Coast box turtle, Three-toed box turtle
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Terrapene carolina carolina
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Species
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Terrapene carolina carolina
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Genus
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Terrapene
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Emydidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Eastern Box Turtle |
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Color
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Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Triangular mouths
Bony Shell
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Min Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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1 lbs |
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Max Weight
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2 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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70°F to 95°F |
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Substrate
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Peat Moss
Organic Topsoil
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Eastern Box Turtle including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Low Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Eastern Box Turtle. |
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Lifespan
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6 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Swamps
Marshes
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Country
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United States of America (the)
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