The three-toed box turtle, scientifically designated as Terrapene carolina triunguis, is selected for and shall be known as the official reptile of the state of Missouri.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.175
Three-toed box turtle, official state reptile
Effective: 28 Aug 2007; (L. 2007 H.B. 272)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.