Turtles
Connecticut is home to eight species of turtle (excluding the marine turtles), representing three families: Chelydridae (Snapping Turtles), Emydidae (Pond and Marsh Turtles) and Kinosternidae (Musk Turtles). Click on the images below to learn more about Connecticut's turtles and to view their unique identifying characteristics.
Snapping Turtle
Painted Turtle
Spotted Turtle
Wood Turtle
Bog Turtle
Diamond-backed Terrapin
Box Turtle
