Maine is home to a wide variety of wildlife including eight species of turtles, according to the Maine Herpetological Society.

Several are considered common (widespread and not in danger): Eastern Painted, Midland Painted, Northern Snapping, and Musk turtles.

Some are considered of special concern: Spotted and Wood turtles.  The endangered turtles are the Eastern Box and Blandings.

According to the Maine Department of Fisheries and Wildlife,

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife maintains a list of the species that hobbyists in Maine are allowed to keep without a permit.  Hobbyists should consult the list before purchasing any reptile, amphibian, fish, bird, or other creature.  For a list of Maine’s unrestricted species, please click below: permits through the State.  For more information on how to obtain a permit, visit   Ownership of any species not on the unrestricted list can result in criminal prosecution.  A careful review of the list and permit process is strongly advised.” .See https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife/captivity.html (accessed 7/17/2020)

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