Box Turtles are common throughout North Carolina. Males have bright orange to red eyes. This poor turtle was covered with over 25 large mosquitoes that seemed to be trying to pierce its shell.

Male, New Hanover Co., NC 8/28/04.

Female, Orange Co., NC 7/20/07.

Female, Orange Co., NC 7/20/07.

Females lack the indentation in the lower shell that males have.

Female, Orange Co., NC 7/20/07.

This well-marked individual has a unique pattern.

Orange Co., NC 5/18/08.

Females have brownish or light orange eyes.

Orange Co., NC 5/18/08.