Glitter and nail polish aren't glamorous for a Eastern box turtle found in Augusta County, Va. Someone painted the turtle's shell with multiple shades of polish and glitter. The name “Sheldon ...

Box turtles are so-called because unlike most turtles, they can completely close up their shell, much like a box. They have a hinged belly that can close so tightly that even an ant couldn’t get ...

Box turtles, desert tortoises and water turtles all require different types of water, according to the California Turtle and Tortoise Club. Box turtles should be outdoors and kept away from predators.

Box turtles also have a hinged plastron (bottom shell) that allows them to close up shop in the front and rear, creating a “box” that protects their entire body from predators. Formerly, the eastern ...

A box turtle first encountered in 1967 continues to roam a Central Pennsylvania farm. ... and predators don't easily see him. “Additionally, a turtle's shell is a living part of its body.

(WHDH) - A turtle at the Cape Wildlife Center is getting some very colorful care after being brought in for a serious shell Read More Skip to content Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News ...