Along the way we discovered
A three toed box turtle
Conservation and Care:
Protection: It's important to protect their natural habitats and avoid disturbing wild populations. In many places, it's illegal to capture wild box turtles without a permit.
Captive Care: If kept as pets, they require a large, secure outdoor enclosure that mimics their natural habitat, with plenty of hiding spots, a water source, and a diet that includes both animal and plant matter.
Three toed Box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)
Identifying Features:
Shell: The carapace (upper shell) is typically a uniform olive or brown color with minimal markings. It is domed and somewhat flattened along the top.
Plastron: The plastron (lower shell) is usually hinged, allowing the turtle to close its shell tightly, providing protection from predators.
Feet: As the name suggests, three-toed box turtles usually have three toes on their hind feet, though some individuals may have four.
Head and Limbs: They often have dark markings or spots on their head and limbs. The skin can be brown, gray, or black, with orange or yellow spots.
Habitat and Behavior:
Habitat: They inhabit forests, grasslands, and marshes. They prefer moist environments and are often found near streams or ponds.
Diet: These turtles are omnivorous. Their diet includes insects, worms, fruits, berries, and vegetation.
Behavior: Three-toed box turtles are known for their terrestrial lifestyle, although they occasionally soak in shallow water. They are generally slow-moving and have a home range they rarely leave.
Interesting Facts:
Lifespan: Three-toed box turtles can live for several decades, often reaching 50 years or more in the wild.
Hibernation: In colder climates, they hibernate during the winter months, burying themselves in the soil or leaf litter.
A surprise in woods
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White tail deer
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White tail deer
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White tail deer
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White tail deer
