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Southern Painted Turtle

The Southern Painted Turtle (Also known as the Chrysemys Picta Dorsalis) is an ever-popular turtle in the pet trade.  Their popularity due in part by the fact that they are extremely personable; this mellow species of turtle makes a wonderful pet for all family members if cared for properly.
This painted turtle ranges greatly in size, from three inches to seven inches depending on the sex of the turtle. The females tend to be the larger of the two sexes, much like most turtle species; making it important to provide ample space for your new Southern Painted Turtle to live in.
Southern painted turtles eat a wide variety of things. From fish, insects, and plant matter they are a hearty breed and easy to feed. While they are omnivorous they should be fed a steady diet that includes leafy greens, insects, and turtle pellets that have been specially formulated for their species.