This little box turtle wandered into my yard from the back woods. He looks a little lost. After I took these photos, he slowly made his way back to the deep grass and into the woods.
“Box turtles are North American turtles of the genus Terrapene. Although box turtles are superficially similar to tortoises in terrestrial habits and overall appearance, they are actually members of the American pond turtle family (Emydidae). The 12 taxa which are distinguished in the genus are distributed over six species.” ~bing.com
Little Box Turtle
Wandering Nomad
Nature’s Gypsy
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Roth Poetry 
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Thanks for reblogging!
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But they are well equipped, with fixed accommodation, always with you.;-) xx Michael
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Yes they are… thank you Michael.
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I think turtles are amazing creatures. You’re blessed to have one visit you!
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Yes, he looked very healthy!
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This turtle reminds me of the time I went to see turtles with my grandpa, that was one good memory.
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I am glad it took you to a good place!
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It really did, thank you.
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:>)
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I love watching box turtles. Thank you for sharing.
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Box turtles live around my area, too. They often hang out on a log on ponds and streams.
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We have them down her is swampy areas. We call them sliders. They are black and line up on the logs. When you come near, they all slide right into the pond.
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Yep, ours, too!
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What a delightful surprise Dwight. I’ve had a few of them wander over which always elates me!
Thanks for sharing! 💖💖
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They are fun to watch when they show up. Thanks Cindy.
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They sure are! 💖💖
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Turtles will always be fascinating to me, Dwight. Thanks for introducing me to your little visitor! ❤
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You are welcome, Cheryl.
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Your charming post brought back memories. Funny story: my daughter’s pet box turtle wondered off when she was five. The neighbors found it a year later, after we had moved back to AZ from NV. It just so happened, the weekend it was found, we had a friend in NV. He agreed to drive the turtle to AZ. The turtle’s name was Lucky. Lucky he was! He looked a little rough-not sure how he survived in the desert climate. He must have had some adventures! Truthfully, he belonged in the wild, in a more suitable region. That’s my turtle story! Thanks for sharing your post. 🐢
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I love it! Thank you for sharing this. I am so glad it brought back some good memories for you.
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You are welcome. Thank you! I have often thought it would make a great children’s book. 😁
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A new adventure for you to write! :>)
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It would be an adventure to shift gears like that! 😆
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Childrens books are so much fun to write!
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You have mastered them! My daughter and I have talked about a “Lucky” turtle book. Of course, she would be the illustrator. 😊
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That would be perfect!
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How adorable!
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Thank you. He slowly disappeared back into the woods.
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I got a pet turtle. She is still quite small, still the size of a golf ball. In a tank.
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It seems they take years to get very big!
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About 10 years ago, I released my turtle into a lake populated with turtles. The turtle was already as big as the one in your post, roughly that size.
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It had some good company there!
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