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For aquatic turtles, the males will circle the female and in certain species (sliders, cotter's, maps and painted turtles), the males will put their front fore-claws by the side of their head and wave it quickly in front of the female's face. If the female accepts, the male mounts her from the behind. Male turtles' penis is kept in the tail and it is inserted in the female's cloaca. If they are successful, they are locked together (he grabs her by the shell)for a few minutes only. They may mate a few times.In land turtles (tortoises), males will often ram the female with its shell (head tucked in). Sometimes males will bite the females on the neck (both aquatic and land turtles). Some male tortoise actually grunt! Once again, they mount from behind using the tail/penis to deliver the semen to the cloaca.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoMake sure you have a 1.1 group. Which in ignorant talk means a male and a female. Make sure they are mature size/age. If they are in a non stress tank they will eventually mate. Now to make sure the female doesn't lay in the tank or even worse not lay at all give them somewhere to go like a ATBA ( Above Tank Basking Area) Make your own have fun with it. Make sure there is sand or topsoil for the female to dig in and lay her eggs. If this was confusing at all, try posting on turtleforum.com or reading up on care sheets on austinsturtlepage.com
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Where are musk mud turtles located?
Musk and Mud turtles can be found anywhere from eastern and southern USA to Argentina.
What are flat musk turtles?
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.
How long do musk turtles live?
They can get to be about 7" (inches) long which is around 17cm.
Do musk turtles give off a stinky smell?
Yes.
Do painted turtles try to eat little painted turtles?
No, not regularly. Painted turtles eat aquatic vegetation, algae, water insects, crustaceans, and fish. Most species of turtles don't go after other turtles unless they are a aggressive turtle. Exceptions for this are Snappers and Musk turtles which are more carnivorous.
Where can you buy baby common musk or baby razorback musk turtles in the UK?
Go to kingsnake.com
Are razorback musk turtles native to Florida?
yes i beleve so.
How long do musk turtles live for?
Musk turtles live about 30yrs
Where are musk mud turtles located?
Musk and Mud turtles can be found anywhere from eastern and southern USA to Argentina.
Are stink pot turtles and painted turtles the same?
no, stinpots are musk turtles not painted turtles
Do musk turtles need bathing?
they can
Do musk turtles smell?
Soemtimes
Can musk turtles go out of water?
No
What other turtles can live with musk 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
How do you tell a male razorback musk turtle from a female?
males should have a thicker longer tail than females
What do baby razorback turtles eat?
Razor back turtles eat worms,flowers,little wood chips,crums.
What are flat musk turtles?
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.
