Soemtimes
Yes.
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
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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Turtles will often smell like their food and environment. So if you find a turtle that was just eating earthworms and lived in a swamp, he/she would probably smell quite...interesting. A few species of turtles, known as "musk turtles' also have the ability to secrete a distinct odor.
yes it is safe to handle musk tutles just be aware-they have strong jaws!