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Tortoise ID Help

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Hi,

My friend's mom found this/bought this, I don't have the details yet.

Can you tell me which kind of Tortoise this is?

Thanks

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That's a Box Turtle.

Either an Ornate or a Desert. Hard to tell with that pic.

They are omnivores feeding on insects, carrion, and veggies.

Is the shell coated with something? It's really shiny in the pic.
 
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