Description
The shell of this species is inky black and rough when it is small, becoming rounded and fading to brown to black as an adult, with two white lines extending from the muzzle to the neck, making it easy to tell it is one of the smallest zebra tortoises in the United States. The name Musk Turtle comes from a common characteristic of these turtles, when they are disturbed they will release a pungent liquid from their scent glands to deter predators, and the males are particularly aggressive, so be careful to avoid being bitten when keeping them.
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