Tiny turt update time! 🐢💕 The hatchling Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) who arrived on Halloween is doing very well! This tiny patient is overwintering in our care after a suspected predator dug up their nest, which we suspect they and their siblings were using to overwinter. Unlike Box Turtles, aquatic turtles have no saliva, meaning that they must be in water to swallow their food. This patient is placed into a separate tank (a small loaf pan) for each feeding, which happens twic

Common musk turtle vs Loggerhead musk turtle, how to tell them apart #animals #wildlife #turtles #reptiles | Greg’s Turtle Haven

Hey everyone! This is Ranger Eric. Not all small turtles you see are babies! Some, like this Eastern Musk Turtle, are fully grown at the size of most people's palms. Stay tuned to learn all about this unique representative of our east Texas biodiversity. I hope y'all enjoy the video! | Lake Livingston State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife