Turtles in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid climate and several major rivers, like the Merrimack, Piscataqua, and Connecticut Rivers, passing through it. This has allowed the development of habitats that suit turtles like the Common Snapping Turtle, the Eastern Painted Turtle, the Eastern Box Turtle, the Diamondback Terrapin, and the Spotted Turtle.

Types of Turtles Found in New Hampshire

Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)

• Common Snapping Turtle

Emydid Turtles (Emydidae)

Painted Turtles

• Eastern Painted Turtle

Terrapins

• Diamondback Terrapin

Spotted Turtles

• Spotted Turtle

Blanding’s Turtles

•  Blanding’s Turtle

Box Turtles

• Eastern Box Turtle

Glyptemys Turtles

• Wood Turtle

Sliders

• Red-eared Slider

Mud and Musk Turtles (Kinosternidae)

• Eastern Musk Turtle (Stinkpot)

Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)

• Spiny Softshell

FAQ

Are there any endangered turtles in New Hampshire?

The Blanding’s Turtle is at risk of becoming extinct in the state. Other turtles in peril and listed as threatened in New Hampshire include the Spotted Turtle, the Wood Turtle, and the Eastern Box Turtle.