Shy Box Turtle
by Kathy Kelly
Title
Shy Box Turtle
Artist
Kathy Kelly
Medium
Digital Art - Photograph
Description
While hiking in the woods of Kentucky we came across this handsome young male Eastern Box turtle crossing the road. Unsure if we were friend or foe, he peeked out at us from his shell. We picked him up, placed him on the other side of the road (in the direction he was headed), and away from traffic.
Well known on the east coast, they are easily identified by their bright markings. Box Turtles have a high, dome-shaped carapace (top part of shell) and a hinged plastron (bottom part).
They are usually dark brown or olive-colored with bright orange or yellow patterns. The male will usually have red eyes and the female will have yellowish-brown eyes. They can grow up to eight inches long. Box turtles also have a down-turned beak.
This piece has been featured in the following FAA Groups and Contests:
Contests:
Tortuga Contest - Third Place Winner
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September 28th, 2016
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