What does the Common Musk Turtle look like?
The Common Musk Turtle is a small species reaching an adult length of 7.5-12.5cm (3-5 inch). Males can be determined by the longer tail and overall larger size. Their shell colouration can be black, grey or brown. They have a pair of yellow or green strip running from the tip of their nose to the neck. The jaw is powerful and can easily crush hard snail shells. As the name suggests, these turtle can emit a smelly liquid from its musk glands when frightened. They are also known as Stinkpot Turtles.
