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Hypo? Eastern Box Turtle

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You've seen all the screamers out there. Now take a look at this one... I am posting this little guy for a friend. This is a one of a kind eastern box turtle. Captive hatched 2006. Very light color on the shell and nice yellow markings on the skin. There are some split scutes that can be seen in the pictures. At this time offers are being taken. Trades will be considered. Thanks for your interest. Contact me for more photos, as they are too large to post here.

Thanks,
Jeff
 
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Um, not really one-of-a-kind....I have seen several like that over the years. They tend to darken up quite a bit as they age, if they survive past their first year.
 
Well, this is a first for me. This animal was brought to the NARBC in Tinley park last weekend. It was shown to several turtle and tortoise breeders. None had seen any like it before. Why wouldn't it survive? I have raised numerous box turtles from hatchlings. Thank you for your input.

Take care,
Jeff
 
I don't really know why the survival rate for some of these 'oddities' is lower, but it is for some reason (or combination of reasons). Of course, in the wild, its odds of survival would probably be lower still, as it would be an easier target due to poor camouflage.
Cute hatchlings, though!
 
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