Turtles have always been a mysterious and fascinating creature. With one of the longest life spans of any living thing on the planet they have always been associated with long life, patience, and wisdom.

Women have many options available with this underrated tattoo design. Choosing from cartoon, realistic, religious, or trial, can be a challenge, but one that will be surely fun to embrace. Many women also like to add turtles with other images such as flowers or water to help reflect more individual personality and emotion. Big bright colors usually are predominate in this style to help bring forth more expression and show the nature of this reptilian friend.

A woman who feels a strong connection with these peaceful creatures may want to consider this design as a great avenue for self-expression and hope.