Turtles in Vermont

Vermont is home to the 6th largest body of water in the United States – Lake Champlain. Besides that, several rivers flow into the landlocked state, like the Connecticut and the Winooski Rivers, making it an excellent place for turtles to live. Some notable species include the Common Snapping Turtle, the Northern Map Turtle, the Bog Turtle, the Eastern Spiny Softshell, and the Wood Turtle.

Types of Turtles Found in Vermont

Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)

• Common Snapping Turtle

Emydid Turtles (Emydidae)

Painted Turtles

• Eastern Painted Turtle
• Midland Painted Turtle

Map Turtles

• Northern Map Turtle

Spotted Turtles

• Spotted Turtle

Box Turtles

• Eastern Box Turtle

Glyptemys Turtles

• Bog Turtle
• Wood Turtle

Mud and Musk Turtles (Kinosternidae)

• Eastern Musk Turtle (Stinkpot)

Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)

• Eastern Spiny Softshell

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