yes it is safe to handle musk tutles just be aware-they have strong jaws!
Musk turtles live about 30yrs
no, stinpots are musk turtles not painted turtles
try map turtles or yellow or red bellies I have a razor back musk and he go's perfect with my Mississippi map turtle
No
they can
Soemtimes
Flattened Musk Turtles (Sternotherus depressus) are a rare species of musk turtle living in the branches of the Black Warrior River of Alabama in the US, they have a broad flattened shell that helps them hide in rock crevices.
Musk turtles can live up to 50 years if your lucky but they normally live for around 30 - 40 years
No reptile is capable of growing fur, including the musk turtle.
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Yes.
Musk turtles typically live for 20-50 years in the wild, but some individuals have been known to live even longer when kept in captivity under optimal conditions. Proper care, diet, and habitat all play a significant role in the lifespan of musk turtles.