Spotted Box Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Spotted Box Turtle

Terrapene nelsoni

Habitat

Oak woodlands

Range

Mexico

Adult Size

5-6 in (12-15 cm)

Diet

Insects and succulents

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Conservation status:Near Threatened

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

Rainy season activity

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Pre-winter storage

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Dormancy