does anyone know how old and or what type of turtle this is?

[The Tortoise Tree]

So... I know nothing about turtles, My grandparents found it in there pool and I am just curious.

 

[method89]

looks like an eastern box

 

[The Tortoise Tree]

looks like an eastern box

thanks

 

[Toddrickfl1]

That's a box turtle. They live on land. Release it close to where it was found.

 

[The Tortoise Tree]

I said type, I meant species...

 

[SouthTexasTurtleOwner]

It actually looks more like a Gulf Coast Box Turtle which is not native to Michigan, so I would say a darkish Eastern. It looks to be 8-10 years old give or take. Hard to be exact.

 

[MichaelL]

Wow what a cool surprise! Surprises me still how Easterns can survive that harsh of cold up there..

 

[Warren]

Wow what a cool surprise! Surprises me still how Easterns can survive that harsh of cold up there..

It look like a male eastern box turtle with those red eyes.

 

[Yertel turtel]

So... I know nothing about turtles, My grandparents found it in there pool and I am just curious.

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Could be a western box turtle. Looks a lot like mine.

 

[nandusnandus]

Without a doubt, this is an eastern box turtle. Although the red eyes suggest male, I'd want to see the plastron, tail, and hind legs before committing to an opinion of its sex.

 

[pako8]

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT release him into your grandparent's pool. Although he might survive for a bit, he is definitely a LAND turtle, not a *swimming* turtle!!

 

[The Tortoise Tree]

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT release him into your grandparent's pool. Although he might survive for a bit, he is definitely a LAND turtle, not a *swimming* turtle!!

Okay...

 

[Relic]

Eastern's are native to Michigan...

 

[VegasJeff]

Cool looking turtle!