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The southern painted turtle ranges from extreme southern Illinois and Missouri, roughly along the Mississippi River Valley, to the south. In Arkansas, it branches out to the west towards Texas, where it is found in the far northeast part of that state (Caddo Lake region) [13] as well as extreme southeastern Oklahoma (McCurtain County). [14]
Male southern painted turtle shows his long front claws. Female painted turtle. The painted turtles mate in spring and fall in waters of 10–25 °C (50–77 °F). [99] Males start producing sperm in early spring, when they can bask to an internal temperature of 17 °C (63 °F).
Southern painted turtle: south-central United States. Chrysemys picta Schneider, 1783) Painted turtle: southern Canada to northern Mexico Fossil record.
From African Dwarf frogs and Red-clawed Crabs to Male Painted Turtles and Fire-bellied Toads. There’s a whole host of animals out there to get up close and personal with behind a glass screen.
The painted wood turtle feeds on fruit, insects, and worms. Their diet should consist of 60% leafy greens, 30% protein, and 20% fruits and vegetables. Along with a varied diet, they require additional calcium to insure healthy shell growth. Unlike aquatic turtles, the painted wood turtle doesn't require water in order to swallow its food.
A not-for-profit group is seeking information on culprits who removed a turtle from Cypress Wetlands and Rookery in Port Royal and painted its shell before returning it to its natural habitat.
In 2004, Illinois held a popular vote to pick the painted turtle, but legislation was still required in 2005 to make the choice official. [20] Schoolchildren often start the campaigns for state reptiles. [59] Three of the four states choosing the painted turtle credit school classes with initiating the process.
The others may have some potential- File:A2 Midland painted turtle.jpg is cute but not mind-blowing; File:A3 Southern painted turtle.jpg needs a little cleanup and perhaps has rather harsh lighting. The colours on File:B2 Midland painted turtle underside.jpg look a little muted, while, by comparison, the colours on File:B4 Western painted ...