Painted Turtle
By: Selena Leyendecker
Native land and Habitat
The Painted turtle lives mostly in North America.It can be found in slow going fresh water and southern Canada,Louisiana,northern Mexico,Atlantic to Pacific.
Diet
This popular reptile eats algae,small water creatures,insects,crustaceans,and fish
Size and Life Expectancy
The painted turtle were known to live for 50 years when in captivity,which means the'll be your companion for a long time.With a proper diet,housing,and care there expected to live for 25 to 30 years.The large western painted turtle rarely exceeds 8 inches in length,and the southern are not larger than 6 inches.Eastern and midland are 7 inches.
Cost
Painted turtle prices varies based on where your going to get your turtle.
Pet smart ~ 30.00$
Turtle sale website ~ 59.95
Daily care as a pet
~ Painted turtles are very shy which makes them not like to handled a whole lot,but if you do it enough the'll get used to it
~ They have large appetites so feed them frequently
~ They can live in water for there whole lives or have some land
~ They need temp. of 80-95 F
Confinement system
They can be in a tank with water and or land
Legal in Wisconsin
Yes the painted turtles are legal
Special permit
No you don't need a permit
Common health problems
~ Ear infections
~ Vomiting
~ soft shell
~ decreased appetite
Special reqiurements
Wash before and after handling your turtle to not get salmonella