what are its other uses?
In the Midwest, turtle racing is popular at summer fairs.
Painted turtle
 In the Midwest, turtle racing is popular at summer fairs.
when do painted turtle eggs hatch in minnesota UNANSWERABLE what is a painted turtle? It is the most widespread native turtle of North America. why is it named so? It's generic name is derived from the Ancient Greek words for "gold" ("chryso") and "freshwater tortoise" ("emys"). what do they eat? They eat both plants and animals. are there any other species looks similar to it? Yes, the red-eared slider. how important is basking for it? It regulates its temperature through its environment by basking. can they be brought up as pets? Yes, they were the second most popular pet turtles after red-eared sliders.
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Painted turtle [SEP] Pets and other uses
According to Petco, the animals are described as being somewhat unsuitable for children as they do not enjoy being held. Hobbyists have kept turtles alive for decades. The painted turtle is sometimes eaten but is not highly regarded as food, as even the largest subspecies, the western painted turtle, is inconveniently small and larger turtles are available. Schools frequently dissect painted turtles, which are sold by biological supply companies; specimens often come from the wild but may be captive-bred. In the Midwest, turtle racing is popular at summer fairs.