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Beautiful, But Shy

This is the most that could be seen of the head. My herpetologist friend reviewed this shot with the others and said the turtle looked like a female. She is beautiful. Love the colors of that eye. Her caution around people is good for her survival.
Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Terrapene carolina triunguis Three toed Box Turtle box turtle turtle female box turtle female turtle hiding wild box turtle new species for me reptile herp native to Texas close up game trail white rock lake dallas texas near winfrey point orange head face shot probably female female three toed box turtle