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Painted Turtle
The Painted Turtle, or Chrysemys picta, is not endangered. The specific variety we have in Massachusetts is the Eastern Painted Turtle. They can grow to be up to 8 inches long. They are often found sunning on rocks in ponds. Some people enjoy keeping these as pets. If you find one in the wild, please don't grab it for a pet. Let it stay wild, and get your pet in a pet store.
These photos were actually taken at the TPC golf course in Cromwell CT, I'm using them to illustrate the turtle until I find one in Sutton!
Turtles in Sutton Massachusetts
Animals and Birds in Sutton Massachusetts
Sutton Massachusetts Photo Collection
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