knife-backed musk turtle
The knife-backed musk turtle is also called the little razor. This is a species with The turtle with the strange carapace looks like an oval egg from above and a triangular roof from the back, so turtle friends prefer to call it Razor. It is a relatively rare species among egg turtles. It has simple feeding methods, is lively, and likes to interact with humans.
The so-called musk should originally be a peculiar smell released to protect oneself and shock the enemy. Unlike other musk turtles, knife-backed musk turtles are particularly shy. They rarely bite people or emit a foul odor. Sword-backed musk turtles move between March and October and often bask on their backs. In some good resting places, the colony density can reach more than 100 individuals in one acre. On these occasions, fishermen may catch more turtles than fish when baiting.
Chinese name:Blade-backed Musk Turtle
Alternate name :Razor
Latin name:Sternotherus carinatus
English name:Razor-backed Musk Turtle
Family and genus classification: Crestozoa, Turtles, Zebra Chelonidae
Origin:Southern Mississippi to Texas.
Recreational conditions: Muds, or creeks and rivers with slow flow, soft bottom, and abundant aquatic vegetation.
Body length:10~14.9 cm
Price:The price of razor turtles is relatively average among egg turtles, usually between 150 and 350. The actual price depends on the size. closed relationship.
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