They are typically brown in color with the head having a olive color with speckles on it.
Common musk turtle tank size.
Although musk turtles are considered carnivores by nature however they may also eat algae.
The razorback musk turtle is the biggest type of musk turtle.
The tank should also be tall enough to provide areas for the turtle to swim so we suggest a minimum height of around 300mm.
Common musk turtle diet.
If they feel threatened they can release a foul musky odor which is how they got their alternative name of stinkpot.
As you may expect from the name the flattened musk turtle has a shell that is more flat rather than high domed.
At times they can be aggressive and attempt to bite you.
Looking into tank mates.
A common musk turtle living in a wild habitat eats a variety of insects such as crayfish snails earthworms and mollusks.
If you have a male and female musk turtle together in a tank watch out for their behavior.
Exo terra make a huge range of these mesh tank toppers giving you more choice on the size of the tank that you select larger screen covers are even hinged or include a small access door.
Be careful when handling musk turtles.
Glass aquarium with screen cover.
The razorback musk turtle is the biggest type of musk turtle.
Common musk turtles are found in the eastern parts of north america all the way from ontario down to florida.
They are an aquatic turtle that comes from eastern north america.
The common musk turtle is known as the stinkpot turtle because they can emit an offensive foul odor.
The musk turtle can grow to 100mm 4 4 long and needs a proportional amount of space to live happily.
Housing one or a pair of common musk turtles is easily accomplished in an aquarium.
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.
An alternative musk turtle setup can be made by combining a standard glass aquarium with a mesh lid.
It is a species that is nearly entirely aquatic but these turtles will come out of the water to bask occasionally.
Also because they even walk along the bottom of their tank they are a delight to watch.
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When one starts showing signs of aggressiveness take it out of the tank.
It is advised that you do not put two male musk turtles together in one tank.
Still more to cover on this species including marie going on a diet.
For this reason we suggest a tank with at least 600mm in width.
They are also found in habitats extending to the west into wisconsin and texas.
3 0 3 9 in 7 5 10cm lifespan.
Most turtle hobbyists recommend keeping common musk turtles in at least a 20 to 29 gallon tank.