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

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

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.