The ornate or painted wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima) is one of nine turtle species of the genus Rhinoclemmys of the family Geoemydidae. There are four recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Painted Wood 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 areolata
- Rhinoclemmys annulata
- Geoemyda japonica
- Rhinoclemmys melanosterna
- Cuora flavomarginata
- Terrapene yucatana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Geoemydidae
- Genus
- Rhinoclemmys
- Species
- Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima
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