Dee At 8 A.M.: Terrapene carolina ssp. bauri

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Saturday, December 25, 2021

I am a Florida Box Turtle

I'm faster than a snail, but not as fast as a pheasant

It's a good think I don't work for Santa Claus

Cause you'd have a really long wait for your presents.

Happy holidays and best wishes for peace and joy in the new year to all of my readers. - Dee

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Terrapene_carolina/

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

I am a Florida Box Turtle

Look close, you'll see I have a sharp beak

I'm susceptible to cold weather

But do great in the Florida heat.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_box_turtle

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson