Reptile

Box turtle

Terrapene carolina · genus Terrapene

ConfirmedHigh Summer Observed on Portal 33 First seen 2026-06-02

Turtles observed; box turtle summarized · Habitat: Woodland and yard

Safety Cautions

Road and mower injury risk

Edibility

Edible.

Traditional Medicine

No known use.

Ecological Role

Seed dispersal, fungal dispersal and invertebrate population regulation

Animal Habitat Value

Moist forests, woodland edges, leaf litter, fields near woods

Season

Summer

Habitat

Woodland and yard

Portal 33 Location

near top of path to pond across from workshop

Uses or Cultural Notes

Wildlife observation value

Verification Needed

Photograph shell markings and location

References

Knowledge Sources

Naz steward confirmation, 2026-09-02

Imported from Portal 33 Living Atlas Master Inventory v4

Portal 33 Living Atlas conversation

Imported from Portal 33 Living Atlas Master Inventory v4

Educational use only. Identification, edibility, and traditional medicinal knowledge is shared for learning. Always obtain positive identification before eating, harvesting, or medicinally using any plant or fungi. This Atlas is not medical advice.