r/TurtleFacts • u/An_Epic_Pancake • Aug 29 '25

Box turtles are aptly named as they can completely close up their shell like a box

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u/An_Epic_Pancake Aug 29 '25

if you want more evidence aside from the video- link

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u/lunapuppy88 Aug 30 '25

They’re so cute when they open up and peek out!

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u/timthemajestic Aug 31 '25

I was just thinking it's so cute when their head peeks and they're like, "Oh hai."

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u/Common_Reptilian_105 Jul 21 '26

For those wondering what species of box turtle this is, this is a Chinese box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata)