Eastern Box Turtle (Click image to enlarge) Photo © 2006 by Richard Milton. Used by permission. 
Eastern Box Turtle (Click image to enlarge) |
Eastern Box Turtle Terrapene carolina Eastern Box Turtle. Richard Milton wrote the following in 2006 about the turtle at top, left: "This healthy red-eyed male thought taking a stroll along State Road 250 outside of Dudleytown was a good idea. Luckily traffic was light and I encouraged him to take another path. "Recent initiatives have led to the protection of the Eastern Box Turtle here in Indiana. Beginning on Oct. 23, 2004, the collection of Eastern Box Turtles from the wild is prohibited. A special permit is now required to care for captive specimens in the state. Conservation initiatives in addition to habitat preservation will help protect this unique turtle from further declines. "Hopefully the initiative is working. I have come across more box turtles this year than ever before." - Richard Milton |
