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dingoblue
at Sat Jan 27 12:03:43 2007 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by dingoblue ]
Interesting setup!
First of all, what size is the enclosure that your turtle is in?
Secondly, you may want to increse your water level in the enclosure so that the musk can bask on the larger branches. In the field, I've encountered this species in bodies of water of depths over 5 feet, often with snags and other objects to climb on near the surface (your piece of driftwood mimics this environment very well). Musk turtles are bottom dwellers, and a greater water column may provide maore opportunities for the animal to thermoregulate more effectively.
Artificial plants are another option to consider, as they provide cover and an aesthetic quality to the display tank.
Your turtle will reach a carapace length of roughly 4 inches in adulthood.
Here is a good article about musk turtles in captivity.
Good luck!
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/oderatus.html
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