Musk Turtles

[bekib86]

Ive been looking into getting a pair of these for a while and been researching it. I went into a shop today and there was a tank for sale, it was small, 18x10x10 inches and the guy said it would house 2 musk turtles. Surely this is way too small? Or is it ok but preferably larger?
Thanks
Beki x

[tamborine]

the more exotics demanded the more are captured from the wild......just fill the tank with goldfish.

[divegirl]

Hi, some info for you here....and as for tank size, always go for the biggest you can!

http://www.exotic-pet...mmon-musk-turtle.html

Lisa x

[woofgang]

why would you want to keep a nocturnal pet that is known for having smelly glands? Have you checked out filtration? aquatic turtles who feed and poop in water need industrial strength filtration.

[tamborine]

they're carnivors - will bite off fingers when mature.

[carmalee]

I'm with Tambourine

[snags]

''Due to their small size, 'one' adult can be kept in a minimum 24x18x12 inch glass tank, 'a pair' in a 36x18x12 inch, the bigger the better.''