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Three-toed box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis) Shaw Nature Reserve, MO. May 9th, 2018 Geotagged,Spring,Terrapene carolina triunguis,Three-toed box turtle,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Three-toed box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Shaw Nature Reserve, MO. May 9th, 2018

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  1. The state reptile of Missouri! On that lovely sunny morning, I saw three different individuals walking about in the reserve. Posted 7 years ago
  2. It's gorgeous, love the eyes and the amazing color patterns! Posted 7 years ago
    1. Thanks!
      Posted 7 years ago

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The three-toed box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis) is a subspecies within the genus of hinge-shelled turtles commonly referred to as box turtles. This subspecies is native to the south-central part of the United States and is the official reptile of the state of Missouri.

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded May 19, 2018. Captured May 9, 2018 10:00 in 307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, MO 63039, USA.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO800
  • 321mm