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Painted turtles

The painted turtle (or Chrysemys picta) is a turtle that is found within the United States; primarily California and northern Mexico. They are related to many different water turtles such as the slider and cooter.

The painted turtle flourishes in watery habitats such as ponds and lakes. It is of the utmost importance to offer them a wet habitat with a little dry land for them to bask in the glow of your heat-lamp.

When feeding your painted turtle you will want to feed them both live and pellet food. Use the live food to supplement the nutrient rich pellets made from algae, plant life, worms, and fish. They should get all of these within a strict feeding schedule.

Once you have chosen a painted turtle as your pet of choice; you should seek out a knowledgeable vet near you. This vet will be able to guide you on how best to take care of your new pet.

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