meow_173

You'll want to get bugs........turtles really don't like pellet shit LOL i konw.....

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Music-dad

Another painted

http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=9739&rendTypeId=4

HappyMomma

Yeah, the painted looks really similar to the red belly... *scratches head*

Western Painted Turtle, Chrysemys picta bellii

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meow_173

Or your best bet would be to put him back, because you need to have a tank, water (the right amount of water too) diet, lighting etc.

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HappyMomma

Species information from the book Turtles & Lizards of Wisconsin:

Snapping Turtles
Common Snapping Turtle
Musk and Mud Turtles
Common Musk Turtle
Softshell Turtles
Midland Smooth Softshell Turtle
Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle
Box and Water Turtles
Wood Turtle THR
Blanding's Turtle THR
Ornate Box Turtle END
Western Painted Turtle
Midland Painted Turtle
Common Map Turtle
Ouachita Map Turtle
False Map Turtle


Turtles of Wisconsin - WDNR

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HappyMomma

I had filter for mine as well (they were aquatic)

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meow_173

exactly......its not like one of the situations where you get a turtle and put him some where. There are a million things you need to keep him happy.

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Music-dad

Here a link: The Turtles Of Wisconsin

Painted is on the list.

Turtles of Wisconsin - WDNR

HappyMomma

I ended up getting rid of mine because of the arrival of my daughter...

Reptiles such as turtles, snakes and lizards are becoming increasingly popu-lar as pets, but they harbor Salmonella bacteria that can make life miserable for humans. The bacteria cause salmonellosis, an infection of the human intestinal tract that usually manifests itself as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever and sometimes vomiting. In rare cases, it can be life- threatening.

If You Touch A Turtle, Wash Your Hands!

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Cthru

I had one of those Mine ate turtle food, goldfish and crickets.