Help Identifying My Tortoise

[Angie1220]

One of our family members just gave us a tortoise and they had no idea what she was or how to take care of her. My and family tried to do research on her to find out what kind of species she is but we couldn’t figure it out. We want to give her the proper care so if anyone knows it would be a big help.

 

[MrMarg&me]

This animal is a box turtle. I do not know the exact kind. If it is an ornate it would need special care. Ornates live in drier conditions than most box turtles. Experts on this forum will be able to identify your turtle.

 

[zovick]

Yes, Ornate Box Turtle The subspecies is Terrapene ornata ornata from what I can see in the pictures.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

He’s very pretty!