The painted roof turtle was first bred in captivity at mcbt in may 2004.
Painted roof turtle.
It lives in slow moving fresh waters from southern canada to northern mexico and from the atlantic to the pacific.
The turtle is the only species of the genus chrysemys which is part of the pond turtle family emydidae.
The legs also have red striping and the carapace has bright red crescent shapes along the marginal scutes.
The eastern painted turtle has a large yellow dot on either side of the head and yellow striping that changes to red down the neck.
The painted roof turtle is protected under schedule i of the indian wildlife protection act 1972.
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Painted in brown acrylics and coated with a uv protective varnish for a lifetime of enjoyment and will withstand all weather elements.
It is a common pet in the indian subcontinent.
This is a flat stone painting of a colombian turtle.
Approximately 7 8 x x1 3 depth all stones are numbered and signed.
Male eastern painted turtles can grow to 4 6 inches in length while females can reach 6 8 inches.
Despite their extremely wide distribution there are just four different subspecies.
It is found in the major rivers of south asia.
It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the topmost part of the shell.
The painted turtle chrysemys picta is the most widespread native turtle of north america.
Their name comes from the brightly colored markings on their extremities which range from yellow to orange to red.