Many of Pennsylvania's native turtle species are threatened, endangered, and/or protected. In Pennsylvania it is illegal to own any of the following turtles; - Blanding's turtles - Bog turtles - Eastern Box turtles - Northern Red-bellied Cooters - Eastern Mud turtles - Midland Painted turtles - Spotted turtles - Wood turtles The remaining species found in Pennsylvania can lawfully be owned. Be sure to find a reputable turtle breeder instead of taking these turtles from the wild.