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Western Painted Turtle

$54.95 - $129.00
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Great for ponds after 4 inches!

Product Description

Western Painted Turtles grow to be the largest of the painted turtles (typically 6-7 inches). They range from Canada to Mexico, so adults, once acclimated, make very good outdoor pond turtles in all climates. Juveniles do well in community tanks, learn to come to feeding hands, love to bask, and stay very active.

True omnivores, they will eat pellets, most water plants, romaine lettuce, insects, fish, worms crustaceans and meat. Western Painted Turtles are distinctly different from other painteds in that they have very impressive red and black belly patterns. An excellent choice for beginning and intermediate keepers.

One of the best and most common choices for garden ponds, adult Western Painted Turtles quickly learn and adapt to their new environments, constantly bask and surface, and learn to recognize their keepers quickly. They add lots of color to your garden pond, and are more visible than most pond turtles. Ours readily eat pellets, water plants, romaine lettuce and cut fish. An excellent choice for both warm and colder climates, Western Painted Turtles get along with most other popular garden pond species.

 

Other Details

Common Name:
Western Painted Turtle
Scientific Name:
Chrysemys picta bellii
Level:
Starter to Intermediate
Restricted States:
OR, WA, HI, TX
Turtle Category:
North American Water Turtles
Turtle Subcategory:
Painted Turtles

Warranty Information

We offer a 7 day health guarantee on our captive bred animals only provided all conditions are met as listed in our Terms and Conditions page.

Reviews

  • 5
    Western painted turtle

    Posted by William Edwards on Dec 3rd 2022

    The turtle ( Bob Ross) is what my daughter named him because he is a painted turtle, arrived healthy and is doing well. I will be ordering an Eastern painted turtle soon.

  • 5
    Western Painted

    Posted by Michael on Oct 12th 2022

    Arrived healthy, active and perfect. Thank you!

  • 5
    Very friendly turtle

    Posted by Jeff McBride on Aug 11th 2022

    The turtle loves to be held. Is not skittish.

  • 5
    Western Painted Htachling

    Posted by Kenneth on Jun 29th 2022

    Couldn't ask for better service. Shipping was delayed and they let me know about everything that was going on. Turtle is extremely active and ate as soon as he was put into the tank. You can't beat turtle source 10/10

  • 5
    Hatchling Western Painted Turtle

    Posted by Megan Burns on May 27th 2022

    Our little Zleta arrived feisty and alert. Ate right away and has taken to her new tank well. Great packaging and arrived secure! Thank you!

  • 4
    Western Painted turtle

    Posted by Sydney Caldwell on Apr 10th 2022

    The shell was kind of messed up but still healthy

  • 4
    Western painted turtle

    Posted by John Hernandez on Feb 26th 2022

    Amazing specimen! Will order more in the future

  • 5
    Beautiful little creatures

    Posted by Sandy L on Feb 17th 2022

    These guys at The Turtle Source are great. I’ll be back.

  • 5
    Western painted turtle

    Posted by libby klarer on Feb 9th 2022

    My new baby is here and is very well Secure packaging he came in was great heat packs vented so he stays warm no container but had a breathable bag. He isn’t scared at all which is great he’s up and moving all over getting to roam his new surroundings. He is very much what I wanted thank you!