Western painted turtles are one of the four subspecies of painted turtles found in Canada and the United States. These omnivores are the largest among the four subspecies.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Family |
Emydidae |
| Subfamily |
Deirochelyinae |
| Genus |
Chrysemys |
| Species |
Chrysemys picta |
| Scientific Name |
Chrysemys picta bellii |
| Size |
Up to 26.6 cm |
| Color |
Black or dark olive green upper shell; head, neck, legs, tail and lower shell have bright red, yellow and olive coloration |
| Distribution |
Canada, north and southwestern United States |
| Habitat |
Near shallow streams, rivers, lakes |
| Diet |
Insects, worms, snails, fish, crayfish, amphibians and tadpoles, carrion, aquatic vegetation |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter in the mud at the bottom of river or lakes |
| Predators |
Juveniles fall prey to Skunks, chipmunks, squirrels, raccoons, groundhogs, crows, gray and red foxes, badgers |
| Breeding Season |
March – June |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
1 to 23 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
72 – 80 days |
| Reproductive Age |
3 to 6 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
More than 20 years in captivity |
Western Painted Turtle Pictures Gallery
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Baby Western Painted Turtle
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Chrysemys Picta Bellii
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Images of Western Painted Turtle
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Western Painted Turtle Habitat
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Western Painted Turtle Images
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Western Painted Turtle Photos
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Western Painted Turtle
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Western Painted Turtles
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Western Painted Turtle Care Sheet
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Western Painted Turtle Eggs
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Western Painted Turtle Tank Setup
