This Wagler’s sipo (Chironius scurrulus) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Herpetologia was found in the field in Brazil! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King […]
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Jun 06
Jun 06
Box Turtles & North American Box Turtles
By Turtle Times North American Box Turtles Common name: Box Turtle Scientific name: T. ornata, Terrapene carolina Distribution: Eastern & Central United States Size: 4-7” Life expectancy: > 40 years Box turtles are one of America’s favorite turtles. The box turtle is one of America’s most popular turtle pets. Common / Eastern Box Turtle Common Box Turtle This is the […]
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Map Turtles
By Turtle Times Northern Map Turtles are the most common and widespread species of map turtles. Females’ carapaces can reach a length of up to 27 cm (10,5 in). Males are typically shorter than 16 cm (6.25 in). The females are larger and have a larger jaw, but the difference isn’t as great as in other turtle species. The […]
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