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∙ 12y agomusk turtles are a family of turtles divided into three subfamilys (sternothorus, claudius, and staurotypus) . the turtles have small glands near their posterior (rear end) that secretes musk if molested or captured. the musk is to drive off potential predators. some of the musk turtle are razor back musk turtle, common musk turtle, and Mexican giant musk turtle
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∙ 8y agothey call it the musk turtle because when it gets aggravated it lets out a foul stench much like a skunk. there also called stinkpot turtles.
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∙ 13y agoSternotherus odoratus, or sometimes the stinkpot turtle
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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.
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.
Is there a type of turtle that always stays small?
Mud, musk and reeve turtles are a small species only getting to be about 4 to 6 inches.
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 long can Musk turtles live?
Musk turtles can live up to 50 years if your lucky but they normally live for around 30 - 40 years
Where can you buy baby common musk or baby razorback musk turtles in the UK?
Go to kingsnake.com
Do musk turtles grow fur?
No reptile is capable of growing fur, including the musk turtle.
Can you handle musk turtles?
yes it is safe to handle musk tutles just be aware-they have strong jaws!
How long do musk turtles live?
They can get to be about 7" (inches) long which is around 17cm.
