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Chrysemys picta is a reptile that is common in southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico and is related to other water turtles such as sliders and cooters. This turtle lives in ponds, lakes, marshes, and in slow-moving rivers that have soft, muddy bottoms. The maximum carapace size, or shell length, for painted turtles is 10 inches, or 25 cm. Its shell is used to protect it from its predators.
Painted turtle with a yellow-orange plastron
The underside, or plastron, of the Painted turtle's shell has a beautiful design that (hence the name) looks like it is painted. The plastron can be solid yellow, mostly yellow with a pattern in the center, or may be a complicated pattern of yellow and red.[1] There are yellow or red lines on the painted turtle's head, and limbs. The skin tone of the painted turtle varies from olive green to solid black.[2] The Painted turtle is the only species in the genus Chrysemys. It comprises 4 sub-species: the Eastern, Southern, Midland, and Western painted turtles...
This nice mosaic was in the childrens pool. Yes, they had their own place to splash around and be noisy. The adults haave their own pool, complete with swim up bar.
These water turtles have been seen in pet shops for years. The red marking right behind the ear is a very noticable distinction on these turtles. They are commonly seen in lakes, ponds and wetlands. The females are larger and can reach a shell length of 11 inches. I found this one out in a field a few hundred feet from the lake I was near. This turtle was dry and covered in dirt, so I carried it to the lake. This location was in Lawrenceburg, IN.
Clemmys guttata
May, 2012. New Jersey.
An adult female found in the driveway of my summer residence in New Jersey. There is a fairly large marsh that borders the driveway and this girl was likely nest searching. Spotted Turtles are listed as a Species of Special Concern in New Jersey.
Another picture from my favourite local walk, there's usually something new to see, this is the first time I've seem a turtle in my patch of the New River.
This picture of a male Painted Turtle was taken on a small pond near the Grand River in Brantford, Ontario.
It can be determined that this Painted Turtle is a male because its front claws are longer than its back claws.
I am a turtle magnet. They find me in strange places. I have saved well over 1,000 from being ran over or from controlled burns in our national forests here in Florida. This little guy, Wife and I took a walk and he was then the size of a half dollar.. now he is HUGE.. he was on our porch just waiting for me. Somehow they know that I love the little guys!
He now lives in about a 100 gallon tank.. Wife takes him out and pets him daily.. we make special food for him.. Just like all of our pets.. he is spoiled.
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Turtle collages
Learn more about Shenandoah River State Park, Virginia here: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/shenandoah-river#general...
I thought it was a Gopher, but now I know it's not. Still need to know the typr so if anyone can help, let me know. And by the way, he bites.
Explore #462 (09-06-09)
Photographer Neil Robertson, photographing a green turtle in the Maldives.
Turtles feed on jellyfish, unfortunately, the turtle often mistake a plastic bag for jellyfish and subsequently suffocate and die.