Spotted Turtle- Clemmys guttata
Identification
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3.5-4.5 inches
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Black carapace with varying numbers of distinct yellow spots. Hatchlings often have just one spot per scute.
Habitat: Marshy meadows, bogs, swamps, and other shallow water bodies. The Spotted Turtle is a vernal pool facultative species, using those pools at optimal times of the year. It moves between wetlands and upland habitats on an annual basis.
Threats: nest predation, cars, habitat fragmentation, poaching for pet trade.
Conservation Status: recently de-listed as Species of Concern, pending more data


Common Musk Turtle- Sternotherus odoratus
Identification
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2.0-4.5 inches
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Two light yellow stripes on each side os head
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Small barbels under chin and on throat
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Carapace dark and often coated with algae
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Plastron small with single hinge
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Often emits foul scent when disturbed
Habitat: Calm or slow moving water with soft bottom. More common where there is abundant aquatic vegetation. Sometimes seen prowling along bottom.
Threats: Nest predation, cars, and to some extent being killed by fisherman.
Conservation Status: Common.

Snapping Turtle- Chelydra serpentina
Identification:
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8-14 inches
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Long tail which is saw-toothed along top
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Large Head
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Carapace dark gray to black
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Rear edge of carapace serrated
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Small plaston
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Hatchlings closely resemble adults
Habitat: Snapping turtles prefer calm ponds and lakes with soft bottoms. They will even enter brackish areas for short periods.
Threats: Nest predation by racoons and other predators, cars
Conservation Status: stable

Eastern Painted Turtle- Chrysemys picta picta
Introduction:
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4.5-6.0 inches
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Two long yellow spots each side of head
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Buffered black shell with olive semas between carapae scutes
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Red stripping on legs
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Adult males have long front nails
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Red markings along perimeter of carapace, top and bottom
Habitat: Calm water with soft bottom. Prefers heavy aquatic vegetation and abundant basking areas. This is the most commonly spotted basking turtle
Threats: Nest predation, cars
Conservation Status: Common
