Eastern box turtles (Terrapene c. carolina) are very attractive and often removed from their habitat to be pets. These turtles are a species of Special Concern in NYS and should not be removed from their environments - really - look, don't touch.

Eastern box turtles (Terrapene c. carolina) are very attractive and often removed from their habitat to be pets. These turtles are a species of Special Concern in NYS and should not be removed from their environments - really - look, don't touch.

Eastern box turtle out walking

Eastern box turtles (Terrapene c. carolina) are very attractive and often removed from their habitat to be pets. These turtles are a species of Special Concern in NYS and should not be removed from their environments - really - look, don't touch.