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3-toed Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina triunguis

Description:

One of two box turtles native to Oklahoma. Identified by the three toes on hind legs, as opposed to 4 toes on other pond turtles and box turtles.

Habitat:

Commonly found throughout Oklahoma around farm ponds, lakes and streams. Common to woodlands.

Notes:

Frequently seen crossing roads and highways in the late spring and early summer.

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Oklahoma, USA

Lat: 34.41, Long: -96.54

Spotted on May 7, 2011
Submitted on Jan 3, 2012

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