Michigan’s native turtle species are ... Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). -Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta).

Residents can help turtles by safely assisting them across roads in the direction they are traveling and reporting sightings to MIHerpAtlas.org. Lovesick turtles are crossing Michigan's roads, and ...

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely ...