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Southern Painted Turtle For Sale

Are you looking for a colorful and active water turtle? We have healthy Southern Painted Turtle for sale at interesting prices. These reptiles are famous for the bright red or orange stripe running down the middle of their shell. They are one of the most attractive pet turtles you can buy.

The southern painted turtle (Chrysemys picta dorsalis) is the most common native turtle in North America. Painted turtles live in slow-moving freshwater. It is found from southern Canada to northern Mexico. It also lives from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast. Researchers have observed that they favor expansive wetlands with prolonged flooding seasons and abundant emergent vegetation.

The adult Chrysemys picta dorsalis is 13–25 cm (5.1–9.8 in) long. Males are smaller than females. The turtle’s top shell is dark and smooth. It has no ridge. Its skin is olive to black. It has red, orange, or yellow stripes on its limbs.

Our Southern Painted Turtle for sale are captive-bred, vibrant, and feeding great. When you purchase a turtle from us, you receive our live arrival guarantee.

Characteristics & Facts of Southern Painted Turtle

• Scientific name: Chrysemys picta dorsalis.
• This is the smallest Painted Turtle subspecies.
• A red stripe runs down the shell center.
• The shell is olive to dark, with bright red and yellow marks.
• It is active and swims very well.
• It is semi-aquatic and enjoys basking.
• It eats pellets, insects, fish, and aquatic plants.
• Adult size is 4 to 6 inches of shell length.
• It can live 20 to 30+ years with proper care.
• It needs a clean aquatic tank with filtration.
• Ideal water temperature is 72 to 80°F.
• It needs a dry basking area and UVB lighting.
• It is hardy and easy to care for.
• It is a great choice for new and experienced turtle keepers.

Order your Southern Painted Turtle for sale today. We ship our turtles for sale using professional, climate-controlled packaging. We guarantee your new turtle will arrive safe, healthy, and ready to swim.