Painted turtles prefer slow-moving, shallow ponds, marshes, and lakes with aquatic vegetation and sites for basking in the sun. They forage in the water for plants and animals, both living and dead, on the bottom and among clumps of aquatic vegetation. Painted turtles are most active from March through October and are usually dormant during the winter. Females mature in six to eight years. Mating occurs from March to June. Between May and July, females lay two to five clutches of eggs, each clutch containing 4 to 23 eggs. Painted turtles are popular pets. |
I know that this is a very brief description of the turtle's habitat, so below is a list of conditins which the turtle will need in captivity in order to stay healthy. E-mail me any questions you have. My e-mail address is runner1881@home.com.