Turtles, particularly species like the western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii) and the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta), have developed remarkable adaptations that allow them to ...
painted turtles, common snapping turtles, red-eared sliders, eastern box turtles and ornate box turtles. They also took blood samples and mouth swabs. Three infected wild Blanding’s turtles were ...