Do soft shell spiny turtles like cold or warm water and do maps and painted turtles like cold or warm water?

Question

Do soft shell spiny turtles like cold or warm water and do maps and painted turtles like cold or warm water?

Answer 1

all turtles need warm water.  it their water is not kept at the proper temperature they will fall sick and die.  for soft shells, painted, and maps keep the water in the low 80's.  to achieve this temp a water heater will need to be provided.  

Answer 2

It doesn't matter.