painted turtle size

how big do painted turtles get?

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Sep 24, 2009
Depends on subspecies
by: Anonymous

Eastern Painteds(Chrysemys picta picta)-Males can attain a length of 4 - 6" while females can reach anywhere from 6 - 8".

Midland Painted(Chrysemys picta marginata)-Males around 5" females up to 9"

Southern Painted(Chrysemys picta dorsalis)-Male 3½” - 5" Female 5½” - 7"

Western Painted(Chrysemys picta belli)-Adult males can reach 4 - 7" while females can achieve anywhere from 8 - 10" in carapace length.

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheets.htm

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