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Are stink pot turtles and painted turtles the same?
no, stinpots are musk turtles not painted turtles
How do painted turtles protect themselves?
Painted turtles protect themselves primarily through their hard shells, which provide a strong defense against predators. When threatened, they can retract their heads and limbs into their shells for added safety. Additionally, their ability to remain still and blend into their environment helps them avoid detection. Some painted turtles may also escape into the water, where they can swim away from danger.
Are baby painted turtles poisonous?
painted turtles are NOT harmful at all!
How does the painted turtle drink?
painted turtles drink out of a little drinking dish. painted turtles like fresh unsalted water
Do painted turtles try to eat little painted turtles?
No, not regularly. Painted turtles eat aquatic vegetation, algae, water insects, crustaceans, and fish. Most species of turtles don't go after other turtles unless they are a aggressive turtle. Exceptions for this are Snappers and Musk turtles which are more carnivorous.
What is cool about painted turtles?
they are cool because they are turtles
What is another cool fact about painted turtles?
they ARE NOT painted.
Do painted turtles only go to the bathroom when they are in the water?
painted turtles only like to pee in evion
When did painted turtles first exist?
Painted turtles have lived from 15 million years ago to the present.
Can painted turtles bite?
Yes, painted turtles are fully capable of biting you. I have 9 juvenile Eastern Painted turtles and they bite my fingers when they want attention or food. Although most painted turtles won't bite when threatened, you will come across the occasional moody one.
Where do you find painted turtles in Idaho?
Painted turtles in Idaho are commonly found in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and marshes. They prefer areas with ample vegetation and basking spots like logs or rocks. In the warmer months, they can often be seen sunning themselves on these surfaces. Additionally, painted turtles may inhabit areas with soft, muddy bottoms where they can burrow and find food.
Are painted wood turtles a kind of ornate wood turtle or another name for it?
Ornate wood turtles are sometimes called painted turtles. There is also a water turtle that is known as a painted turtle.
