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Southern Painted Turtle

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Lisa Selvaggio
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October 11th, 2016 12:00 AM
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About Southern Painted Turtle
Size
Small
Length
Type
Semi-aquatic
Lifespan
25-50 years
Food
Commercial turtle diet, non-toxic aquatic plants, fish, vegetables, insects, worms, snails
Difficulty Of Care
Low Maintenance
Comparable Breeds
Eastern Painted Turtle, Midland Painted Turtle
Top Breed
8
Southern Painted Turtle General Info
Painted Turtles are found throughout the United States, from the east coast all the way to the west coast, as well as up to southern Canada and down to northern Mexico. Southern Painted Turtles, in particular, are found in Missouri, Illinois, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Southern Painted Turtles spend a lot of time basking, so you will need to provide your pet with a basking area that has overhead UVB lighting and a heat lamp that will maintain the temperature anywhere from the upper 80s to lower 90s Fahrenheit.

Lisa Selvaggio
Lisa Selvaggio is a freelance writer and editor, and our resident cats-pert, with certifications in pet nutrition and pet first aid. She enjoys producing content that helps people understand animals better so they can give their pets a safe and happy home.
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Published October 11th, 2016 12:00 AM