Eastern Painted Turtles are very colorful turtles with streaks of red and yellow all over their legs, neck, tail, shell, and belly which is how they get their name. Each one has its own unique markings. They are omnivores that like to munch on our healthy turtle food as well as leafy vegetation.

Make sure you give them some deep water in their habitat because they really love to swim and be active in the water. Give them a nice light and a spot to bask in because when they’re not swimming, they like to relax and warm themselves. At TurtleShack.com you’ll find some great filters to keep their water clean, high-quality lights for basking, and logs and other supplies to make your habitat as real as possible!