Spotted Turtle
Clemys guttata
Geographical Region: They are found from Maine to Florida.
Size: An average of 4 inches, less than 5 inches in length.
Habitat: They prefer quiet marshy meadows and shallow ponds.
Food: Omnivorous, they eat worms, slugs, snails, insects, melons, and butter lettuce.
Interesting Fact: These turtles like to hide under plants, sticking just their head out.
Photo courtesy of photographer John White
