stinkpot musk turtle

Stinkpot musk turtle for sale

The common musk turtle, also known as the Eastern musk turtle or the stinkpot, is a popular choice as a pet because of their size and relative ease of care. They are an aquatic turtle that comes from eastern North America.

If they feel threatened, they can release a foul, musky odor, which is how they got their alternative name of stinkpot. They may be small, but these turtles can reach ripe old ages of 30 to 50 years old, and they can be feisty, too. They are not a commitment that should be taken on lightly.

Stinkpots or common musk turtles are mostly aquatic and do very well as resident“garbage disposals.”They readily eat pellets, even ones that have settled to the bottom, along with any protein matter they are offered.

They do well in commu

ity tanks so long as they are with slightly larger, more active turtles – as they sometimes nip the tails of their cage mates.

Once accustomed to people, they are fascinating to watch as they forage about the bottom of their tank. As adults they thrive in both larger tanks and outdoor ponds

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