Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Reptiles and AmphibiansConservation: Least Concern1 community sighting
The most widespread native turtle in North America, with a smooth, dark shell edged in red and yellow stripes on the head. Painted turtles bask in groups on logs in ponds.
Painted Turtle photos from the community
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