Chris Leone on Instagram: "Big Blue is a GIANT Box Turtle! 😳 The gulf coast box turtle (Terrapene carolina major) is the largest member of the box turtles found in North America. They can measure up to 9 inches in shell length and are very aquatic. Having slightly webbed feet enables them to cruise through aquatic environments and to submerge for prolonged periods. They will also bask like red eared sliders and painted turtles do! #boxturtle #animalfacts #gardenstatetortoise #funnyanimals #turt

Rescuing the Gulf Coast Box Turtle from Danger