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The shell of a Box turtle is hard but brittle. It has no "give" to it, so can be scratched by rocks, or going under a low fence, for example. It is mostly made of keratin, a substance also found in human hair and nails.

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Q: What is the body covering of an eastern box turtle?
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When did the eastern box turtle become the state reptile?

In North Carolina, the eastern box turtle was designated state reptile in 1979.


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