Turtle ID please

[68merc]

I think its a eastern painted turtle but would like a 2nd opinion.
I was told its been this size (4 3/4" scl) for the last 3 years. It was kept in a pond with 5 big female sliders.

 

[ascott]

I would think so too....but wait for the more experienced turtle folk to get confirmation

I do know one thing for certain....absolutely beautiful !

 

[Yvonne G]

I'm not a water turtle expert, but I think you are correct...Chrysemys picta.

 

[egyptiandan]

Well it's mostly Eastern painted turtle, Chrysemys picta picta, with a bit of Midland painted turtle, C.p.marginata, thrown in for good measure. The northern half of the range of Eastern painted turtles is all crosses. When the glaciers retreated away from the New England area, the first Painted turtles to colonize were Midlands. As the area warmed up Easterns migrated up the coast and interbred with the Midlands.

Danny

 

[68merc]

Thanks all! I think im goong to keep this one. Which means I get to build another enclosure.

 

[Turtle Guru]

it is a painted turtle and a nice big adult nice and im 100% sure. Also it is a Eastern 100% on that too love the turtle

 

[dmmj]

I have always like the coloring on a painted's shell.

 

[Yvonne G]

oo...oo...oo a new water feature!!

There's always something to do when you have a turtle or tortoise addiction. Never a dull moment.

 

[68merc]

Well I went to my neighbors to look at her painted turtle and she is the same size and in a tank that is to small. So... im giving the neighbor my tank and this little turtle. My neighbor is a single mom who adopted 4 children who were born to an addict. The Turtle she has gives the kids hours of distraction which they need. Besides, I can go next door anytime I like and check on them!

 

[dmarcus]

Well I went to my neighbors to look at her painted turtle and she is the same size and in a tank that is to small. So... im giving the neighbor my tank and this little turtle. My neighbor is a single mom who adopted 4 children who were born to an addict. The Turtle she has gives the kids hours of distraction which they need. Besides, I can go next door anytime I like and check on them!

That was very nice of you!!