Monday, December 30, 2024

Question: What is Tennessee’s official state reptile?

Answer: The Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina, was designated the official state reptile in 1995. This peaceful creature usually reaches a length of less than six inches and has a shell of black or brown with spots of yellow, orange, and red. This reptile usually lives between 30 to 60 years and never ventures far from its place of birth.