Ornate Box Turtle vs. Common Box Turtle

The shell pattern: Ornate Box Turtle — yellow lines fanning out from the centre of each plate; Common Box Turtle — irregular yellow or orange blotches. The head marks: Ornate Box Turtle — yellow or orange spots; Common Box Turtle — yellow or orange spots or plain (these overlap, so it only helps).

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