Painted Turtle vs. Common Box Turtle

The shell pattern: Painted Turtle — red marks around the edge, otherwise plain; Common Box Turtle — irregular yellow or orange blotches. The head marks: Painted Turtle — several yellow stripes, no patch; Common Box Turtle — yellow or orange spots or plain. The underside: Painted Turtle — rigid, covering the underside; Common Box Turtle — hinged across the middle — it can close up. The shell height: Painted Turtle — low and fairly flat; Common Box Turtle — high and domed, like a helmet.

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