The Reptilk Book 



Pl.ATK XXI 



BLANDING'S TURTLE; SEXH-BOX TURTLE, Emys blandingii 

 The pl.istron has a central liinge, but only the front lobe can be i>erfcctly closed 



PAINTED BOX TURTLE, Cistudo ornata 



A typical representative of its genus. The plastron has a central hinge. Both lobes close tightly in time of danger 



This species ranges from the Mississippi Valley to the Rockies 



COMMON BOX TURTLE. Cistudo carolitM 

 Inhabits the Eastern States. Note the specimen on the left having the lobes of the plastron completely closed 



