Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina carolina

Common Name:	Eastern Box Turtle
Scientific Name:	Terrapene carolina carolina
Etymology:
Genus:	Terrapene is derived from Native Americans (Algonquin) which means "turtle".
Species:	carolina is derived the Carolinas, were the species was first described.
Subspecies:	carolina is derived the Carolinas, were the species was first described.
Average Length:	4.5 - 6 in. (11.5 - 15.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	6.1 in. (15.6 cm)
Record length:	7.8 in. (19.8 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier III - High Conservation Need - Extinction or extirpation is possible. Populations of these species are in decline or have declined to low levels or are in a restricted range. Management action is needed to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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Hatchling Loudoun Co.	Juvenile - Fairfax Co.	Adult - Fairfax Co.	Juvenile - Suffolk