There are three species of native freshwater turtles on Nantucket (in addition to a few illegally released pets). You can find previous articles about the beloved spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) or the ubiquitous and prehistoric snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). The third turtle species to roam Nantucket’s freshwater and uplands is the common, native eastern painted turtle (Chrysemys picta picta). The painted turtle is the most widespread native turtle of North America and they are fairly abundant throughout their range (coast to coast through the northern US and southern Canada, south to the Gulf of Mexico from Louisiana to southwestern Alabama).
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- Nantucket Student Art on Display in AAN’s Big Gallery
- Lights Out Fund Established to Assist Nantucket Businesses Impacted by December Power Outage
- Honoring a Legacy of Community Reading on Nantucket Island
- Winter Wellness Walks on Nantucket Island
- February 2025 Art Classes on Nantucket and Exciting Move for AAN
- Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Announces Its 2025 Season
- Where Legends Are Born
- Holiday Magic
- A Cold Tradition for Turkey Day
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- Exploring Nantucket
- Featured Articles
- Featured Entrepreneur
- Featured Restaurants
- Insider Tips
- Island Cooking
- Island Science
- Nantucket Arts
- Nantucket Entertaining
- Nantucket Essays
- Nantucket Events
- Nantucket History & People
- Nantucket Style
- Nantucket Voices
- What's New on Nantucket
Read The Paper Online
In this Issue
- Nantucket Student Art on Display in AAN’s Big Gallery
- Lights Out Fund Established to Assist Nantucket Businesses Impacted by December Power Outage
- Honoring a Legacy of Community Reading on Nantucket Island
- Winter Wellness Walks on Nantucket Island
- February 2025 Art Classes on Nantucket and Exciting Move for AAN
- Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Announces Its 2025 Season
- Where Legends Are Born
- Holiday Magic
- A Cold Tradition for Turkey Day
Articles by Department
- An Island Point of View
- Exploring Nantucket
- Featured Articles
- Featured Entrepreneur
- Featured Restaurants
- Insider Tips
- Island Cooking
- Island Science
- Nantucket Arts
- Nantucket Entertaining
- Nantucket Essays
- Nantucket Events
- Nantucket History & People
- Nantucket Style
- Nantucket Voices
- What's New on Nantucket