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Reptiles
Turtles and Snakes of Manchaug Pond and the Watershed
(Send us your comments, photos, and suggestions)
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)
These small turtles are the focus of a new grant received by Mass Wildlife in March of 2018 to study conservation and management efforts. In the watershed, please report sightings and send photos with date, time and location to us.
Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina)
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- Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)
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- Snapping Turtle (Clelydra serpentian) Crossing road in spring to lay eggs on land.
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- A large snapper on shore to lay eggs
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- Don’t get too close, she’s expecting
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- Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
Need help to identify or want more information? Visit the online guide at the UMASS Amherst website on Massachusetts snakes.
Resources for more information:
Creating an Amphibian & Reptile Friendly Backyard (brochure)
Turtles in Trouble: How You Can Help Save New England’s Turtles (brochure)
* All photos taken in the Manchaug Pond watershed located in the towns of Sutton, Douglas and Oxford, Massachusetts. Help us complete our list of reptiles by sending your photos to us!