The most common turtles found living in the Pinelands are the terrestrial Box Turtle and then the semi-aquatic Painted, Spotted, and Snapping. Turtles, Stinkpot and Red- Bellied Turtles are also frequently seen. The box turtle have a hinge on the bottom of its shell. These types are most commonly kept as pets. The others are not because they are too hard to maintain.