The painted wood turtle or spot-legged wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys punctularia) is a species of turtle belonging to the genus Rhinoclemmys of the family Geoemydidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spotted-legged Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhinoclemmys melanosterna
- Rhinoclemmys areolata
- Rhinoclemmys funerea
- Rhinoclemmys annulata
- Cyclemys dentata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Geoemydidae
- Genus
- Rhinoclemmys
- Species
- Rhinoclemmys punctularia
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