Species Detail
Three-Toed Box Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Three-Toed Box Turtle

Terrapene triunguis

Habitat

Woodlands and grasslands

Range

Central United States

Adult Size

4-6 in (10-15 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous: insects, worms, fruit, greens

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Resume feeding after brumation; daily

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Daily feeding

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Reduce frequency

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Brumation; feeding pauses