Box Turtle
A box turtle is a small terrestrial North American turtle species, such as the Eastern or Three-Toed Box Turtle, known for its hinged shell that allows it to fully enclose itself.
Estimated value as of 2017 · Source: LA Times article on black market prices in China for Eastern box turtles
Fun Fact
Many box turtle species are protected in the US, making captive-bred specimens from reputable breeders the legal and ethical choice for purchase.
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