Common Map Turtle :its markings are bold early in the turtle’s life, they tend to fade with age. It ranges from around 4 to 11 inches long, with females being larger and longer than males on average.
Common Snapping Turtle:is one of North America’s most widespread turtle species. The “serpentina” part of its scientific name refers to its long, flexible, snake-like neck.
Common Musk Turtle:This smelly-sounding turtle has certainly earned its name! It is also often referred to as the “stinkpot” turtle, thanks to the scent glands on the sides of its shell.
Eastern Mud Turtle: The carapace, the top portion of the shell, is typically dark brown, while the plastron is usually yellowish. The turtle ranges from 7 to 10 inches long on average.
Spiny Softshell Turtle: is a bizarre-looking turtle that has to be seen to be believed! From its long, thin snout to its flat, smooth shell, the spiny softshell resembles something from science.
Alligator Snapping Turtle:have similar common names and general appearances, the two species are not very closely related. Along with the common snapper.
Red-Eared Slider Turtle:The red-eared slider gets its name from the vibrant red markings near its ears on either side of its head. This well-known species is actually a subspecies of the pond slider.
Ouachita Map Turtle:The Ouachita map turtle is closely related to the aforementioned common map turtle. Both turtles live in Kentucky and are classified within the same genus: Graptemys.
Eastern Mud Turtle: The carapace, the top portion of the shell, is typically dark brown, while the plastron is usually yellowish. The turtle ranges from 7 to 10 inches long on average.
Smooth Softshell Turtle: looks quite similar to the spiny softshell at a glance, as the two species are quite closely related. However, it lacks the carapace spines of the spiny softshell .