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From www.bcreptiles.ca
The Western Painted Turtle is named after the bright yellow stripes on its head, neck, tail and legs, and the glowing red on its plastron (shell covering the belly) and under-edge of its carapace (shell covering the back). Occasionally, the carapace also has a light yellow pattern or worm-like markings. The red and yellow patterns contrast with the olive-green of the skin, and the dark colouring of the upper carapace.
Painted_turtle_250.jpgPainted Turtles have webbed hind feet, and slender claws on their front feet. Males have much longer claws than females. Painted turtles can grow to over a foot in length, with the carapace measuring up to 25 cm long - roughly the size of a dinner plate!
The Painted Turtle is the only native pond turtle left in B.C. It can be confused with the introduced Red-Eared Slider. To tell the two species apart, look for the telltale red “ear” mark on the Slider. Painted turtles do not have any red markings on the neck or head.
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