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Painted turtles are hardy and fascinating pets. These aquatic turtles can live between 25 to 40 years, with some living into their 60s. They require a minimum tank size of 75 gallons, but they thrive best in a pond set up. The best water temperature for them is between 70-76 degrees. They love to bask and need a basking area between 88-95 degrees. They also require UVB light on their basking area. They make for fun, sociable pets that need little handling and can do well with other similar sized turtles. They are also a great option for homes with allergies to pet dander.