Species Detail
Western Painted Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Western Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta bellii

Habitat

Quiet rivers, ponds, and lakes

Range

North America

Adult Size

4-10 in (10-25 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous, including insects, fish, and aquatic plants

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Western Painted Turtle and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Mealworms & Superworms

Recommended Foods
Wheat bran or oatsCarrotsSweet potatoSquashLeafy greens
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.