Eastern Painted Turtle
Price range: $119.95 through $210.95
The Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta picta) is a freshwater turtle known for its smooth, dark shell and bright red and yellow markings. These colorful patterns appear along the shell margins, neck, and limbs, giving the species its distinctive appearance.
Native to eastern North America, this turtle lives in ponds, lakes, marshes, and other calm freshwater habitats. It is an active swimmer and needs a suitable aquatic environment to thrive.
Eastern Painted Turtle Highlights
- Common Name: Eastern Painted Turtle
- Scientific Name: Chrysemys picta picta
- Type: Freshwater aquatic turtle
- Native Range: Eastern North America
- Appearance: Dark shell with red and yellow markings
- Habitat Needs: Clean water, swimming space, UVB lighting, and a dry basking platform
Care and Habitat
Provide a spacious aquatic enclosure with clean, filtered water and enough room for swimming. Include a stable basking platform where the turtle can climb out and dry completely. Use suitable UVB lighting and maintain appropriate water and basking temperatures.
Offer a balanced diet designed for aquatic turtles. Include suitable plant matter and adjust feeding as the turtle grows. Monitor water quality, appetite, activity, and shell condition regularly.
Find Your Eastern Painted Turtle
Eastern Painted Turtles need consistent care and suitable long-term housing. Before purchasing, confirm the turtle’s identity, health, legal origin, and any documentation required for ownership or transport.
Contact Verdant Reptiles to enquire about current availability, pricing, and details of the individual turtle.
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