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Ornate Box Turtle vs. Blanding's Turtle

The shell pattern: Ornate Box Turtle — yellow lines fanning out from the centre of each plate; Blanding's Turtle — many small yellow flecks. The head marks: Ornate Box Turtle — yellow or orange spots; Blanding's Turtle — a bright yellow chin and throat.

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Ornate Box Turtle

Terrapene ornata

Blanding's Turtle

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

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