Common Name:

 Eastern Box Turtle
Scientific Name:
Terrapene carolina carolina
Etymology:
Genus:

Terrapene is derived from Native Americans (Algonquin) which means "turtle".
Species:
carolina is derived the Carolinas, were the species was first described.
 Subspecies:
carolina is derived the Carolinas, were the species was first described.
Average Length:
4.5 - 6 in. (11.5 - 15.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
6.1 in. (15.6 cm)
Record length:
7.8 in. (19.8 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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Hatchling - Loudoun Co. Juvenile - Fairfax Co. Adult - Fairfax Co.