Male Eastern Box Turtle

23 Mar, 2008
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This is a male Eastern Box turtle in my back yard. I always see a few in my yard each year and I also help them across the road so they don't get run over. If you ever move a turtle off the road make sure you move him in the direction he was traveling because he will only turn around and go back. They have a map in their memory of where certain things are at certain times of the year (like berries, water) and they know where they're going. Males have red eyes like the one pictured and females have more yellow eyes.

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Irish

brilliant photo, is it just me or does he look like he is smiling for the camera lol

23 Mar, 2008

Chrispook

I'm amazed at the variety of wildlife you have in your garden!!!

23 Mar, 2008

David

What marvellous colours on this turtle. Not just an instance of camera "red eye" then? What fantastic garden wildlife you have. Your knowledge and care for it all is awesome!

23 Mar, 2008

Diohio

Thank you all. The red eye is true color ! I know, hard to believe.

23 Mar, 2008

David

I'll look like this turtle when I get up at 5.30am to go to work if I don't logout soon and go to bed (11.45pm now). But, GOY is so addictive! Just one more look and click, though, lol!

23 Mar, 2008