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Pastel / hypomelanistic painted turtle

A variant of Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)

Representative Painted turtlephoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A reduced-melanin line that intensifies the red and yellow markings against a lighter carapace. Occasionally produced by dedicated turtle breeders.

Keeper tips for this variant

Lighter-pigmented turtles can be slightly more light-sensitive; offer shaded retreat areas alongside the basking zone.

This page covers the Pastel / hypomelanistic painted turtle variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Painted turtle →

Other Turtles variants

Eastern painted turtle (C. p. picta)Midland painted turtle (C. p. marginata)Southern painted turtle (C. p. dorsalis)Western painted turtle (C. p. bellii)