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Stinkpot common musk turtle tank size.
Musk turtles require a turtle tank as their enclosure.
They are an aquatic turtle that comes from eastern north america.
Originating out of north america this species is found from florida to maine to california adults will average about 4 4 5 inches in size.
The common musk turtle is known as the stinkpot turtle because they can emit an offensive foul odor.
We recommend a minimum 29 gallon tank size the bigger the better given their fairly active nature.
I have used a 20 gallon long tank to keep one adult musk turtle with a fluval 2plus canister submersible filter to keep things clean.
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Common musk turtle diet.
Common musk turtles are found in the eastern parts of north america all the way from ontario down to florida.
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The musk turtle can grow to 100mm 4 4 long and needs a proportional amount of space to live happily.
Still more to cover on this species including marie going on a diet.
A common musk turtle living in a wild habitat eats a variety of insects such as crayfish snails earthworms and mollusks.
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Turtles are from fish addicts in langley bc.
This is because they will need fully submerged sections without risk of warping or leaking.
They also feed on aquatic insects like damselfly nymphs tadpoles and dragonfly and fish eggs.
For this reason we suggest a tank with at least 600mm in width.
Most turtle hobbyists recommend keeping common musk turtles in at least a 20 to 29 gallon tank.
Other mud musk turtles common snappers have this capability.
They are also found in habitats extending to the west into wisconsin and texas.
Living in slow moving streams permanent ponds and lakes.
For adults fill the tank any depth 10 inches to 2 feet at least part of the enclosure.
If they feel threatened they can release a foul musky odor which is how they got their alternative name of stinkpot.
We have baby stinkpot musk turtles for sale.
With proper care these turtles can live 30 40 years in captivity.
Housing one or a pair of common musk turtles is easily accomplished in an aquarium.
The common musk turtle is an ideal beginner species due to their adult size and ease of care.
They are also known as stinkpot turtles due to a smelly liquid they produce from musk glands when threatened.
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Stink pot turtle care taking home two stink pot turtles.
Although musk turtles are considered carnivores by nature however they may also eat algae.
