While most species of box turtles are located near or around water, they are also very well known for being found far from it, sometimes many miles. You have wild turtles most likely, and you definitely sound like you have two males. Males will mount each other constantly displaying territorial and breeding behavior. Females may also do this but it is more common in tortoises rather than turtles. As for the brown eyes and flat plastron, it's probably a young male not showing his colors or shape yet. As you may already know, turtles are vey long lived creatures and for example most North American Wood Turtle females do not nest until they are atleast 20 years old or more. Your male may seem like he's old when he's really not.

Can't wait to see the pics.
-Chris

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