Eastern box turtles have many uniquely identifying characteristics as part of the box turtle group. It is less tolerant to colder conditions than other common box turtle subspecies. Climatic factors are also possible threats to the ornate box turtle. There have been sightings of wildlife such as the common box turtle along the boardwalk. "Cuora amboinensis" is far more aquatic than many other box turtle species. As a result, it exhibits longer annual activity than other box turtle species. Kansas honors the ornate box turtle. The traditional Creek and Seminole shell shakers are made of terrapin or box turtle shells. Different environmental factors may influence the reproductive success of the Florida box turtle. Missouri names the three-toed box turtle. Virginia proponents of the eastern box turtle have seen 1999 and 2009 bids fail. Management decisions for the ornate box turtle are difficult because of life history factors. The Florida box turtle exhibits significant sexual dimorphism. Three U.S. states name subspecies of the common box turtle as their official reptile. North Carolina and Tennessee honor the eastern box turtle.