Big-headed Turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Platysternidae Genus: Platysternon Species: megacephalum Description The big-headed turtle […]
Eastern Mud Turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum)
The mud turtle is a small, nondescript reptile, measuring 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm). The carapace […]
Bog Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii)
The bog turtle reaches a maximum length of 4.5 inches. A bright yellow or orange […]
Blanding’s Turtle (Emys blandingii)
Blanding’s Turtle (Emys blandingii) Identification: Carapace smooth and dome like, black, often with yellow speckles. […]
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 […]
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) Identification: Carapace smooth, black, covered with scattered round yellow spots. Plastron […]
Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)
Alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in North America. They weigh between 155 […]
