turtle.clearstamp() method in Python

The turtle.clearstamp() method is used to delete a specific stamp of the turtle. Each stamp has a unique ID, which is returned when calling the turtle.stamp() method. By passing that ID as an argument, you can remove the corresponding stamp.

Syntax:

turtle.clearstamp(stampid)

Parameter: stampid is an integer, must be return value of previous stamp() call.
Returns: This method removes the specified stamp from the screen. It does not affect the turtle’s position or orientation.

Examples

Example 1 : Clearing selective stamps

Python

import turtle

turtle.speed(1)

turtle.forward(50)
id1 = turtle.stamp()

turtle.forward(50)
id2 = turtle.stamp()

turtle.forward(50)
id3 = turtle.stamp()

turtle.ht()

turtle.clearstamp(id1)
turtle.clearstamp(id3)

Output :

Explanation:

turtle.speed(1) sets the turtle’s movement speed to slow, making it easy to see each step.
turtle.forward(50) & turtle.stamp() moves the turtle forward 50 units and places a stamp (copy of the turtle shape) at that position, storing its ID (id1, id2, id3).
turtle.ht() hides the turtle cursor so only the stamped shapes remain visible.
turtle.clearstamp(id1) and turtle.clearstamp(id3) erases the first and third stamps, leaving only the second stamp on the screen.

Example 2 : Clearing half of the stamps in a loop

Python

import turtle 

lst = []

for i in range(12):
    turtle.forward(50)
    id = turtle.stamp()
    lst.append(id)
    turtle.right(30)

turtle.ht()

for i in range(len(lst)//2):
    turtle.clearstamp(lst[i])

Output :

Explanation:

turtle.forward(50) & turtle.stamp() : Turtle moves forward 50 units, makes a stamp, and the stamp ID is stored in a list (lst.append(id)).
turtle.right(30) : Turns turtle 30° right each time, so 12 steps complete a full circle (12 × 30° = 360°).
turtle.ht() : Hides the turtle cursor, leaving only the stamps visible.
for i in range(len(lst)//2): Iterates over the first half of stamp IDs.

turtle.clearstamp() method in Python

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