Description

Western Painted Turtle For Sale

Are you looking for a vibrant and active aquatic pet? We have healthy Western Painted Turtle for sale at cheap prices. These stunning water turtles are famous for their dark upper shells and bright red, yellow, and orange patterns on their underbelly. They are the largest and most colorful of all painted turtle species.

Western painted turtles (Chrysemys picta bellii) live in western North America. They are small aquatic turtles with bright colors. They have a smooth upper shell. The carapace (upper shell) is usually olive, olive-brown, or nearly black. It frequently shows uneven yellow striping. The marginal scutes (shell scales) can display one or several yellow bands. They may also have a red-orange outer edge.

The plastron (bottom shell) appears yellow-orange, vivid orange, or deep red. It shows a distinct pattern of brown markings. The visible skin appears dark brown or deep black. Chrysemys picta bellii has strong yellow line patterns. Lines on the neck and forelimbs can be orange or red.

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

Characteristics & Facts of Western Painted Turtle

• Scientific name: Chrysemys picta bellii.
• It is the largest Painted Turtle subspecies.
• It has a beautiful olive to dark shell.
• The shell has red and yellow markings.
• It has a bright plastron with bold patterns.
• It is active and swims very well.
• It is semi-aquatic and enjoys basking.
• It eats pellets, insects, fish, and aquatic plants.
• Adult size: 5–10 inches in shell length.
• Lifespan: 20–40+ years with good care.
• It needs a large aquatic enclosure.
• Ideal water temperature: 72–80°F.
• It needs clean, filtered water.
• It needs a dry basking area.
• It needs UVB lighting for healthy shell and bones.
• It is hardy and good for new or experienced keepers.

Add a splash of color to your home today. Buy your Western Painted Turtle for sale now. We ship our turtles in stock using professional, climate-controlled packaging. We guarantee your new turtle will arrive safe, healthy, and ready to swim.