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Actually, some populations of Painted Turtles are endangered. The coastal population of Western Painted Turtles are endangered in Canada (listed as "endangered" by COSEWIC). Other populations are threatened or of special concern.

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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.


Do snapping turtles get along with painted turtles?

As babies snapping turtles get along with all kinds of turtles. once the snapping turtle gets big enough, it starts to realize it is stronger and bigger than the other turtles. At that point it gets very aggressive. I have a 6 month old snapping turtle that is very calm and stays away from the other turtles. My friend's snapping turtle though, is another story. His snapper is always trying to bite the other turtles limbs but is to slow is the deep water.


Can slider turtles and painted turtles be in the same tank?

Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question. However, turtle shells should not be painted. The paint prevents the shell from growing with the turtle, and it amounts to slow suffocation and death for the painted turtle. first he did not paint the turtle that's the type of turtle he has second yes they can be in the same tank.


Are marine turtles endangered?

there are lots of things that can be done to help sea turtles, and other endangered species.become a part of a trustworthy organizationclean up beaches/the places that the particular type of turtle lives.do not encourage people to eat sea turtle soup or use things that are made from turtles.


Why is man a predator of the turtle?

Because man (apparently) likes to turn living turtles into souvenirs for the tourist trade - regardless of the fact that turtles are endangered species !

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