Florida box turtles are a medium-sized subspecies of turtles found in Florida State in the United States and southeastern Georgia. They are diurnal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Subclass |
Anapsida |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Family |
Emydidae |
| Genus |
Terrapene |
| Species |
Terrapene carolina |
| Scientific Name |
Terrapene carolina bauri |
| Size |
4-8 in |
| Weight |
1 – 2 lbs |
| Color |
Underside is yellow to black; outer shell possess bright radiating yellow stripes |
| Distribution |
Florida and southeastern Georgia (United States) |
| Habitat |
Wetlands, marshlands, swamps, moist forested areas, wet meadows |
| Diet |
Slugs, snails, crayfish, spiders, millipedes, earthworms, frogs, salamanders, snakes, small mammals, lizards, wild berries, mushrooms, fruit, insects, carrion |
| Hibernation Fact |
Do not hibernate in winter |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
3 to 5 eggs |
| Reproductive Age |
5 to 6 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
25 to 30 years; however, may reach 50 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
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Terrapene Carolina Bauri
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