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Chrysemys picta
Fossils show that the painted turtle existed 15 million years ago. Reliant on warmth from its surroundings, the painted turtle is active only during the day when it basks for hours on logs or rocks. During winter, the turtle hibernates, usually in the muddy bottoms of waterways.
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
Spotted on Oct 15, 2013
Submitted on Nov 30, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks, Ashley!
Great photos! Still waiting to see one of these myself!