Bog Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii)
The bog turtle reaches a maximum length of 4.5 inches. A bright yellow or orange […]
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Blanding’s Turtle (Emys blandingii)
Blanding’s Turtle (Emys blandingii) Identification: Carapace smooth and dome like, black, often with yellow speckles. […]
Common Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica)
Common Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica) Identification: Green, olive, or brown carapace has irregular (“map like”) […]
Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) Identification: Broad gray, brown, or olive (often algae covered) carapace […]
Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera spinifera)
Spiny Soft-shell Turtle (Apalone spinifera spinifera) Identification: Smooth, flat, “rubbery,” skin-covered shell lacks scutes and […]
Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina)
Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) Identification: The high, domed carapace is dark with a […]
Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)
Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) Identification: The low, smooth carapace is black or olive, with red […]
Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)
Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) Identification: Greenish or brown carapace marked with yellow and black […]
Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)
Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) As its scientific name, Glyptemys insculpta, implies, the shell of the […]
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) Identification: Carapace smooth, black, covered with scattered round yellow spots. Plastron […]