Turtles

It was good to see an old friend yesterday that I have been seeing for many years now in the same area. This Box turtle has a deformed right hind foot, having been damaged earlier in its life. But still the foot doesn't stop or slow him down, it has just adapted to it over the years, and as you can see the foot is worn and calloused form years of use. [Terrapene carolina]. Dauphin County, Pa. 6-5-25

It was good to see an old friend yesterday that I haven't seen for several years now. This Box turtle has a deformed right hind foot, having been damaged earlier in its life. But nothing is going to stop this amazing turtle! [Terrapene carolina]. Dauphin County, Pa. 6-2-24

This female Common Snapping Turtle [Chelydra serpentina] has dug a nest right along a back road and is in the process of laying eggs. She has made the long journey through fields from the creek which is to the left. Dauphin County, Pa. 5-25-24

If not the most handsome Eastern Box Turtle that I have ever encountered, it definitely the most cooperative! Dauphin County, Pa. 8-13-18 [Terrapene carolina]

Eastern Box Turtle [Terrapene carolina]. Dauphin County, Pa. 8-23

A very unique design on a Eastern Box Turtle [Terrapene carolina], every carapace is unique to each turtle, like a finger print it distinguishes each turtle from one another.

Eastern Box Turtle with a deformed carapace, but other wise very healthy. Perry County, Pa. 10-7-17

Common Snapping Turtle [Chelydra serpentina] recently has left hibernation, underground, and is headed for its favorite pond. Schuylkill County, Pa.5-22-21

Common Snapping Turtle [Chelydra serpentina] recently has left hibernation, underground, and is headed for its favorite pond. Schuylkill County, Pa.5-22-21. Notice the mud and sticks on its back

Wood Turtle [Glyptemys insculpta]. Schuylkill County, Pa. 6-8-23

Common Snapping Turtle [Chelydra serpentina], covered in coal silt. Schuylkill County, Pa.5-22-21. Having recently left its muddy hibernation spot, underground.

Wood Turtle [Glyptemys insculpta]. Schuylkill County, Pa. 6-8-23

Eastern Box Turtle [Terrapene carolina]. Dauphin County, Pa. 6-10-23

Eastern Box Turtle [Terrapene carolina]. Dauphin County, Pa. 6-17-23

Eastern Box Turtle [Terrapene carolina]. Dauphin County, Pa. 6-24-23