Western Painted Turtle

Description:

Bright yellow stripes on its head, neck, tail and legs, and the glowing red on its plastron and under-edge of its carapace. 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.

Habitat:

Large marsh.