Staurotypus triporcatus

Mexican Giant Musk Turtle

Distribution: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras.

Empire Stock: WC exported from Guatemala.

Size: Up to 38 cm.

Habitat: Various bodies of slow moving water.

Diet: I feed Mazuri Turtle, shrimp, fish, snails, and earthworms.

Sexing: Males have longer thicker tails and rough patches on the thighs.

Breeding: Genotypic Sex Determination (GSD)

Notes: Care is similar to other Musks, just take into account their larger size.

Care Sheets: WCT

View of the strongly keeled carapace and nicely vermiculated head pattern.

Male on the left and female on the right. The difference in tail length is obvious. You can also see the long chin barbels.

This close up on the male shows the rough patches of scale that he uses to help grasp the female during mating. You can also see the spine tipped tail that is used to help grasp the females tail during mating.

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