Eastern Box Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina

Habitat

Woodlands and brushy fields

Range

Eastern United States

Adult Size

4-6 in (10-15 cm)

Diet

Slugs, berries, and fungi

Find on MorphMarket
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

Active

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Foraging

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Preparing for winter

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Hibernation