Painted turtles typically grow to be medium-sized aquatic turtles with adult shell lengths ranging from about 2.5 to 10 inches (6.5 to 25 cm), depending on the subspecies and sex. Generally:
- Adult painted turtles range from approximately 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 cm) in shell length, with females usually larger than males
- The western painted turtle subspecies is the largest, reaching up to about 10 inches (26.6 cm)
- Other subspecies like the eastern and midland painted turtles tend to be smaller, with adults around 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 cm)
- Females tend to be larger and have a more rounded shell compared to males
In summary, painted turtles generally grow between 4 and 10 inches long, with some variation by subspecies and sex.
