Painted turtle

The red colouring of baby turtles serves as a warning to any fish that might prey on them, such as bass and pike. If swallowed, a baby turtle could damage the fish's digestive system and gills with its claws. The sex of painted turtles is determined by the temperature at which the eggs are incubated. Eggs hatched at temperatures of 25 to 27°C produce males, while those hatched between 30 and 32°C produce females.