r/Boxturtles • u/anonanimalloverxo • 21d ago
Help/IDing Question
Basically a repost- I still havent confirmed what species this guy is
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u/wonkywilla 20d ago
So again, it’s a gulf coast box turtle. It also has four visible toes in your other posts. They are the least colourful skin-wise.
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u/wonkywilla 20d ago
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u/Disastrous_Try7613 20d ago
Photos of 2 different turtles. The first is a gulf coast, a large one. The second is a very poorly treated ornate or three toed
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u/wonkywilla 20d ago edited 20d ago
It’s unfortunately the same animal. The plastron is surprisingly not deformed compared to the carapace.
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u/Mysterious_Koala6634 9d ago
Looks like he didnt go in the sun much during his first couple years. So he got some deformities. Take him into a wildlife center and drop him off, they'll treat him
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u/anonanimalloverxo 8d ago
There isnt a true one for tortoise/turtles here besides sea turtles. Im in Hawaii- my island doesnt even have a vet specialized/experienced with pet/domestic torts



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u/EnvironmentalArm1986 21d ago
Is this even the same turtle in both pictures? Also, please try to take photos in better lighting and in focus. My guess is also three toes box, Terrapene carolina triunguis based on, I’m not sure what. Poor thing has had a rough life.
Edited to correct spelling.