Eastern Box Turtle Poster – Wildlife Art

Eastern Box Turtle Poster

Eastern Box Turtles are small, terrestrial reptiles native to the grasslands, plains, swamps and forests the eastern United States. Like other box turtles, they have a large domed carapace into which it can retract it’s head and limbs when it feels threatened. These turtles have five toes on their front legs and four on the back.

Box Turtles are omnivorous, and prefer vegetation, mushrooms, snails, earthworms and grasshoppers. It is often found near streams and ponds, but rarely enters the water as most of the water they need comes from the food they eat. They are usually about 4.5 inches long and weigh 1-2 pounds. When the shell of the turtle is damaged it can regenerate and repair itself. Because they are slow moving they are often hit by cars when crossing the road. They are extremely long lived and in the wild can live to be over 100 years old. It is the official reptile of the state of North Carolina and Tennessee.

For more information on the Eastern Box Turtle visit: Smithsonian’s National Zoo, National Wildlife Federation, and Chattahoochee Nature Center as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Eastern Box Turtle poster features highly detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations, along with information about the animal and a map showing it’s range. The artistic design is complete with both common and scientific names in a title across the top of the image. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. The posters can be signed or customized by the artist upon request.