How big is the musk turtle in deep water and how big can it grow at most

Musk turtles are generally bred in deep water after adulthood, because they are small in size, and the water quality of artificially bred musk turtles is not as good as that of wild ones, so breeders can wait for them to be bred in deep water after adulthood. Although they can be raised in deep water as adults, the water level should not be too high, generally about 20-30 cm is the best. They can also raise the water level as they grow in size, so that they can better adapt to deep water.

1. How old can musk turtles be in deep water

Musk turtles should be raised in deep water after adulthood, because first of all, they are small in size and poor in physical strength in their infancy, so they can't climb to the water quickly to take a breath. Secondly, the water quality of captive musk turtles is poor compared with that of wild turtles, so breeders can't keep them in deep water when they are small.

When they are mature, they can be raised in deep water, but they should not use too deep water, otherwise they will choke or drown. It is best to control the height of water level at about 20-30 cm. If there is a gentle slope or balcony in the container, the height of water level can be increased. Breeders can also raise the water level according to their size, so that they can better adapt to the deep water environment.

2. What is the maximum length of musk turtles

The size of musk turtles is not uniform, because there are many varieties of musk turtles, such as Mississippi musk turtles, which are about 8-12 cm long in adulthood and belong to small turtles. Giant musk turtles are 8-13.5 cm long in adulthood, and their size is not too big. However, there are also larger species, such as giant musk turtles, which are mostly about 40 cm long in adulthood.

The body shape of musk turtle is influenced not only by species, but also by sex. Generally speaking, female turtles are larger and male turtles are smaller.