We have found a common musk turtle, read it makes a great pet... but I was wondering how should we care for it? Has anyone out there ever owned one? Please help, if possible give links! What do they eat/how do we set up it's habitat? thanks!
2006-10-18 08:09:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Musk turtles are Omnivorous and eat meat and veggies. You Should also know that a musk turtle can live from 30 - 55 years and you should be prepared for that if you are thinking of owning one.
Sometimes, when disturbed, musk turtles may secrete a foul-smelling, yellowish fluid from 2 pairs of musk glands under the border of the carapace, thus earning the name "Stinkpot". I warn you it smells BAD!!
The 3rd link I included will tell you all about creating a healthy living environment for them.
2006-10-18 08:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out the link below.
2006-10-18 10:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by farhan ferdous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-stinkpot.htm
2006-10-18 12:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋