The reptile book; a comprehensive popularised work on the structure and habits of the turtles, tortoises, crocodilians, lizards and snakes which inhabit the United States and northern Mexico . hes. After breaking through this itwas easy digging and as the gentleman had reached a depthof about two feet he unearthed a Box Turtle, which showed feeblesigns of life. THE LARGE BOX TURTLECistudo major, (Agassiz) The name of this species is quite appropriate. It attainsthe greatest size of any of the box turtles—growing to a lengthof seven inches. The carapace is high and globular and flaresout distin
The reptile book; a comprehensive popularised work on the structure and habits of the turtles, tortoises, crocodilians, lizards and snakes which inhabit the United States and northern Mexico . hes. After breaking through this itwas easy digging and as the gentleman had reached a depthof about two feet he unearthed a Box Turtle, which showed feeblesigns of life. THE LARGE BOX TURTLECistudo major, (Agassiz) The name of this species is quite appropriate. It attainsthe greatest size of any of the box turtles—growing to a lengthof seven inches. The carapace is high and globular and flaresout distinctly on the rear margin. There is a blunt keel in thecentre. As this species has four claws on the hind foot, it maybe readily distinguished from Baurs Box Turtle, into the rangeof which it enters in the east. Colouration.—The carapace is dark brown, with yellowspots arranged in radiating fashion, while there is a yellow bandon the keel. The greater part of the plastron is yellow, althoughthe edges of the shields are tinged with black. On the head isa considerable amount of yellow markings. Distribution.—Florida and Georgia, westward to the RioGrande. 62 THE REPTILE BOOK PLATE XX. SPOTTED TURTLE, Chelopus guttalus One of the most abundant species of the Eastern States. Has a habit of roosting on logs and tussocks, and plunging into the water upon the least disturbance. The shell of an adult is about 4 inches long V
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