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Stinkpot Musk Turtle

$44.95 - $129.00
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* Our imperfect Stinkpots are missing toes.

Product Description

Stinkpots or common musk turtles are mostly aquatic and do very well as resident“garbage disposals.”They readily eat pellets, even ones that have settled to the bottom, along with any protein matter they are offered.

They do well in community tanks so long as they are with slightly larger, more active turtles - as they sometimes nip the tails of their cage mates.

Once accustomed to people, they are fascinating to watch as they forage about the bottom of their tank. As adults they thrive in both larger tanks and outdoor ponds.

Other Details

Common Name:
Stinkpot Musk Turtles
Scientific Name:
Sternotherus odoratus
Level:
Intermediate
Restricted States:
OR, NY, RI, WA, HI, TX
Turtle Category:
North American Water Turtles
Turtle Subcategory:
Mud and Musk Turtles

Warranty Information

We offer a 7 day health guarantee on our captive bred animals only provided all conditions are met as listed in our Terms and Conditions page.

Reviews

  • 5
    Musk Turtle

    Posted by Karla Reyes on Apr 24th 2025

    My 8 year old son told me that he wants a baby turtle as a pet, I find this website and is 100% safe and we receive or baby turtle at the next day and perfect conditions we are so happy with our shop. Thank you,

  • 5
    Musk turtle

    Posted by Mandy Fleener on Apr 21st 2025

    Arrived fast and healthy.

  • 5
    Exceptional Service, Beautiful Little Turtle!!!

    Posted by Ryan Doyel on Jan 31st 2025

    I ordered my hatchling stinkpot on January 29th; he was here early the next day. I am absolutely beyond amazed at the very obvious level of care and expertise that these people have in selling these turtles. He is EXACTLY as was described, full of life and eating the moment he got here. I will ABSOLUTELY use turtle source from here on out.

  • 5
    Baby turtle

    Posted by Jah on Dec 6th 2024

    Baby turtle came packed up tighter than Santa Claus's favorite gift with a heat pad arrived on time was extremely healthy, ate immediately and wasn't even afraid. Thank you guys for packaging, delivering and bringing me such a healthy tortoise and I look forward to buying my second one on my next paycheck

  • 5
    Amazing little turtles

    Posted by Melissa Brennan Penn on Oct 9th 2024

    I did a lot of research before buying. I was going through Facebook groups reading readit threads and finally came across a YouTube video from someone I watch alot. He named this person/site. My turtle came well packed clearly labeled and on the day I scheduled. My turtle is thriving so far. It looks perfect and healthy. I would recommen to anyone.

  • 5
    Beyond Expectations

    Posted by Blake Newton on Jun 19th 2024

    The stinkpot that I ordered from The Turtle Source has been the most personable and healthy-looking turtle I've ever seen! As soon as he came in, he was already eagerly exploring his tank and was taking food the same night without a care in the world. Over a year later and he's just as personable and always loves coming up to the glass to beg for food when he sees me. Probably the best pet turtle for most people so please don't hesitate if you want a small turtle with lots of personality!!

  • 3
    Stinkpot Musk

    Posted by Sierra Bohanan on Jun 1st 2024

    I received my turtle in the mail on May 30th and the baby turtle is missing his front left hand to nails, he still has the rest of his arm. I ordered a turtle without minor imperfections.

  • 5
    Hatchling Stinkpot

    Posted by Manali on Mar 3rd 2024

    Received my Stinkpot promptly. Packaged well, and lively. Was very pleased with Turtle Source. Will be a repeat customer! Thank You!

  • 5
    Stinkpot

    Posted by James on Feb 7th 2024

    Came very healthy, energetic and easily adapted to the new tank. Was a little big for a hatchling, almost the same size as my 1 year old stinkpot.