I came across this turtle digging a hole the other day and took some pictures. It wasn't until I got home that I could see how crazy its eyes were. One is stripped, the other crossed.
This is an Painted Turtle. There are a fed different species of the Painted Turtle in North America. This one is an Eastern Painted Turtle
Here's a few things about the Painted Turtle:
- It is the most wide spread turtle in North America.
- It is the official reptile of 4 states, which is the most of any reptile. The states are:
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Vermont
- It can live up to 55 years of age
- The species has been around for at least 15 millions years!
Here's a few more pictures
Also, the official reptile of Massachusetts in the Garter Snake.