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Razorback Musk Turtle

The Razorback Musk Turtle (or Sternotherus Carinatus) is a small turtle that is extremely popular as pets. Their size ranges anywhere from five to six inches; making them a fairly small species of turtle. Which may contribute to their popularity as people love small animals!
These turtles are carnivorous, usually eating things such as mollusks, snails, insects, crawdads, and any other animal matter that is easy to catch.
When setting up the perfect environment for your Razorback Musk Turtle, you should keep several temperatures throughout its habitat. From an air temperature of seventy five to eighty three degrees, a basking temperature of mid eighties to low nineties, as well as a water temperature that is mid to high in the seventies. This will help to ensure that your new pet is comfortable throughout their enclosure.