The Box Turtles 



Dimensions. The measurements given are of a specimen 

 taken in Marion County, Florida: 



Height of Combined Shell 2f inches 



Length of Carapace 5^ " 



Width of .. . . 3f 



Length of Plastron, open 5 J 



Width of Head ifc 



Distribution. Southern Georgia and Florida. 



Habits. This box turtle frequents the pine barrens. In 

 habits it resembles the common species. Captive specimens 

 are very hardy and live for indefinite periods. 



