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Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina carolina · Emydidae
Keepers track 2 of these on myturtle.cc| Type | Turtle |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Semi-aquatic |
| Adult size | 12–18 cm |
| Adult weight | 3–65 g |
| Lifespan | 3–1 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Basking temperature | 30 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 21–26 °C |
| Humidity | 6–8% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | Yes |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Intermediate |
| Native region | Eastern United States |
| CITES | Appendix II |
Terrestrial turtle with hinged plastron that closes completely. Long-lived. Requires high humidity and access to shallow water.
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