The western painted turtle lives in streams and lakes, similar to the other painted turtles, but also inhabits pasture ponds and roadside pools. It is found as high as 1,800 m (5,900 ft).

Oct 29, 2025 · The Western Painted Turtle is one of the most popular turtle breeds due to its colorful patterns and suitableness for inexperienced owners. It’s found all over the United …

Mar 26, 2025 · The Western Painted Turtle can make an excellent pet for turtle enthusiasts of all experience levels. Younger children and those who have never cared for a turtle before can …

Jan 2, 2026 · The Western Painted Turtle is a true vision of a colorful freshwater turtle that stands out amongst the Chrysemys picta subspecies. It’s also the largest, with a vivid red and yellow …

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The western painted turtle is a small, brightly colored aquatic turtle. The upper shell is smooth and has a red-orange outer edge. The colorful lower shell has a prominent pattern of brown …

The Western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii) typically has a yellow plastron and a more extensive network of orange and red markings on the periphery of the shell.

Native to the central and western United States and parts of southern Canada, this aquatic turtle is known for its bright red plastron, olive shell with colorful markings, and easygoing …

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Jun 24, 2019 · Western Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta belli) are the largest subspecies of Painted turtle, but that doesn’t make them awkward to have as pets. While you can find them …