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An eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina, on the forest floor.

Eastern Box Turtle: One of the Most Colorful Reptiles in North America

By Emily Kantner

Eastern Painted Turtle

Eastern Painted Turtle: One of North America's Most Common and Colorful Reptiles

By Emily Kantner

Common Snapping Turtle

The Common Snapping Turtle: Fact and Fiction on This Fascinating Reptile

By Travis Smola