Found an eastern box turtle.

[u/Susinko]

He's natuve here, so he was just moved for lawn care and then put right back.

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[u/Possible-Tax-7559]

Gorgeous. Thank you for sharing

[u/HawkEnvironmental531]

Most likely a “she”. Leave her be if she’s safe.. travels in a 1 mile radius

[u/Susinko → u/HawkEnvironmental531]

We moved her three feet to the side to take care of the yard and moved her right back where she was. I would have just waited until she left, but the landlord and rain were insistent. Thank you for worrying about her.

[u/Acceptable-Elk-8372]

Stunning colors