Turtles

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