Mississippi Musk Turtle
The Mississippi Musk Turtle is relatively small and is the smallest among the egg turtle species. Even so, it is still very strong, a typical small body with a big personality. The following introduces the appearance characteristics and purchasing priorities of the Mississippi Musk Turtle.
1. Appearance characteristics of Mississippi Musk Turtle
Mississippi Musk Turtle Body length 7.6-13.7 cm. This is a small water turtle with a lively and irritable nature. It has two light stripes on its head and tentacles on its lower jaw and throat. The carapace is smooth, with perhaps three ridges, tall and long, without jagged edges; the face is brown-olive to dark gray, often hazy due to being covered with a layer of algae. The carapace of the larvae has ridges and patterns. These patterns are irregular stripes or freckles, and the color is dark. The plastron is smaller, with eleven scutes and a less obvious hinge joint. There is a horn-like hard spike at the end of the male's tail; and there are two small raised scales on the inside of the hind limbs. The female's tail is short and ends in a sharp point.
2. Focus on purchasing Mississippi Musk Turtle
1. The carapace is black, shiny and erect, and there are no white spots on the central ridge of the back. It must be black in color.
2. If left in the water, it will quickly sink to the bottom. It is impossible to buy anything floating on the water.
3. It should feel weighty in the hand, gorgeous, courageous and active, resist with force, and be ready to bite.
In addition to the above three points, the most important thing when buying a Mississippi Musk Turtle is your own preference. Regardless of whether it is in perfect condition or not, raising turtles is a fun thing. Likes are the most important thing.
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