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Common Box Turtle vs. Blanding's Turtle

The shell pattern: Common Box Turtle — irregular yellow or orange blotches; Blanding's Turtle — many small yellow flecks. The head marks: Common Box Turtle — yellow or orange spots or plain; Blanding's Turtle — a bright yellow chin and throat.

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Common Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina

Blanding's Turtle

Emydoidea blandingii
Common Box Turtle vs. Blanding's Turtle: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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