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Painted Turtles
The painted turtle, Chrysemys picta, is a common turtle in the slow moving, freshwater waterways of North America. One of the more attractive turtle species, the painted turtle's pretty shell also serves as a major deterrent to would-be predators as it is too hard for most predators to bite through. Painted turtles hibernate in the winter but are a common sight in the spring and summer.
209 Questions
What is the lifespan of a freshwater painted turtle?
Usually 15-20+ years in a good home, with plenty of water, light, and food.
What is the plastron of a painted turtle?
The Plastron - is another name for the underside of the shell !
Do eastern painted turtles have long claws?
Any turtle that has really long claws is most likely a male. That includes Eastern Painted Turtles. Other traits of the Eastern Painted Turtle are 2 yellow spots behind each eye and white stripes running down the throat. Red or orange stripes running down the legs and tail. The shell can be dark green to black in color, with golden or yellow stripes going horizontally across the shell. There might be a bit of a orange or yellow vertical stripe running down the middle of the shell. There are also red circles with red half circles and then a red dot in the middle, going around the edge of the shell.
Can painted turtles eat grass?
No. I've thought that would be obvious. Well, If they're alive and painted, then, OK.
I'm not even sure if unpainted alive ones can either!
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I don't know the answer, but the last answer was kind of stupid. The turtle isn't PAINTED with a paintbrush. It's a subspecies of turtles. Just thought that person would like to know. (:
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Yes, painted turtles do. They also eat, apples, lettuce, banana, small fish, insects, green beans,carrots, and squash, this is just a few of the things they eat though.
Can two painted turtles stay in the same aquarium?
It depends on the size. mine are just babies with the Southern and Eastern painted turtles being a little bit bigger and so they crawl on top of the RES as if he was a rock cause he's littler.
Can you put a baby painted turtles of different genders in the same tank?
Yes you can! In fact it is recommended that you do!
What turtles can you take out of their tank?
All turtles but turtles don't like to be handled and aren't ment to be handled,so if ya want a pet you can play with I woudnt recommend a turtle.
Is it legal to own a painted turtle that's a inch?
yes you will go to jail, community service or pay a fine of $1000
Are baby painted turtles supose to be born in water?
Turtles are reptiles and are therefore not born in the water.
Can humans get sick from a painted turtle bite?
As long as you wash your hands after being bit then you should be fine. Turtles carry salmonella depending on the age. The smaller the turtle the more salmonella it will have. Even when holding the turtles you want to wash your hands after.
What type of turtle has orange spots on it's head and yellow spots on it's front legs?
Probably a red ear slider
Yes, painted turtles need land. They are cold-blooded reptiles which means they rely on their environment for warmth. Turtles like to lay on logs/rocks/land to bask in the sunlight.
Could a eastern painted turtle mate with a donatella?
yes and no it dapends on how big and old they are so any one is right so dont get mad at each other p.s SORRY
Can painted turtles breathe underwater?
No, they have to surface to breathe. They can go a long time between breaths though.
How do you get a baby Southern Painted Turtle to eat?
try giving it diffrent foods because turtles like to range from a varity of foods
What is the bump on side of head of painted turtle?
according to old myths of ledgend turtle's. Turtles where key worriors of the sea and as time grew old they surive longer as a beileve as a worrior. (this is a myth)
If the bottom of a painted turtle is concaved is it a female?
No, there are three ways to differentiate male from female but you cannot do this with baby ones, only when they are mature, also it helps if you have a male and female to compare. Firstly the tail of the male is a lot longer than the female. Secondly the cloaca opening on the female near enough touches its shell whereas on the male it is farther out. And thirdly the claws of the male are a lot longer than the female.
What do painted turtles need in their cages?
raw ground beef ,bugs veggies
Make sure you have UV lighting and a good basking spot. (basking surface should be at least 90 F) Also, be sure to add plants and provide many hiding places.
What should you name your pet painted turtle?
lots of cute names are usually corny such as shelly or sheldon. or if you like giving them nicknames i would advise speedy or champ making fun of there speed
