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The razor-backed musk turtle is frequently kept in captivity, and is regularly captive bred. [9] Its relatively small size, hardiness and ease of care makes it a more attractive choice as a pet turtle for many keepers, than the more commonly available red-eared slider ( Trachemys scripta elegans ). [ 9 ]
Razorback musk turtles are mainly in the eastern half of Texas, near swamps and marshes. These carnivores hide in low-wetland vegetation and feed on mollusks, snails , and fish. 19.
The Kinosternidae are a family of mostly small turtles that includes the mud turtles and musk turtles. The family contains 25 species within four genera, but taxonomic reclassification is an ongoing process, so many sources vary on the exact numbers of species and subspecies.
The flattened musk turtle (S. depressus) is known to feed on introduced Asian clams (Corbicula maniliensis). [2]: 513, 516, 523, 533 pp. [21] [22] The razor-backed (S. carinatus) and eastern musk turtles (S. odoratus) are known to be bottom feeders, often searching with the neck extended and probing the mud and sand with their heads.
Feeding Time, 3 p.m. at Eagle Creek Park in Indy: Throughout feeding time, nature center staff will be feeding the turtles, fish, snake, toads, frogs, and salamanders that live on the upper level ...
Sea turtle nesting season in 2023 was a record breaker for coastal communities in Broward County, officials said Monday. The season runs between March 1 and Oct. 31, and is essential for the ...
Staurotypus is a genus of aquatic turtles, commonly known as giant musk turtles, Mexican musk turtles, or three-keeled musk turtles, in the family Kinosternidae. The genus contains two recognized species, which are endemic to Mexico and Central America. Both species are sold and bred as pets.
Musk turtle is the common name given to three genera of aquatic turtles, ... This page was last edited on 13 September 2023, at 17:30 (UTC).