Eastern Box Turtle Hatchling
Terrapene carolina (hatchling)
Freshly hatched Eastern Box Turtles live low in leaf litter, loose soil, and damp cover at woodland edges and meadows. They feed on tiny invertebrates, soft plant matter, fungi, and fallen fruit when available. Hatchlings are secretive and vulnerable, relying on camouflage and their small shell rather than speed. A young box turtle’s shell is not yet as hard or high-domed as an adult’s, so hiding is especially important.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- Eastern Box Turtle Hatchling
- Eastern Box Turtle Juvenile
- Eastern Box Turtle