Razorback Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus)
These water turtles are very beautiful in shape & color. They have a brown colored shell, with black markings at the edges of each scute. Their shell has a distinct, sharp keel down the center of its length, giving the species its common name. Its relatively small size (it grows to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in length), and ease of care make the aquatic turtles a more attractive choice as turtle pets for many keepers.
  
Turtle habitat
The Razorback Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus) is a species of turtle native to the United States, in the states of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana.
The body is typically grey-brown in color, with black spotting, as is the head, which tends to have a bulbous shape to it. They have a long neck, short legs, and a sharp beak. Males can usually be distinguished from females by their longer tail.
Behavior
The pet turtle is almost entirely aquatic, spending most of its time in shallow, heavily vegetated, slow moving creeks, or ponds. The only time the water turtles typically venture onto land is when females lay their eggs. Their diet consists of primarily aquatic invertebrates, including freshwater clams, crayfish, snails, and various insects. They also feed on fish and carrion.
Pet turtle care
The Razorback Musk Turtle is frequently found in captivity, and is regularly captive bred. Its relatively small size, and ease of care makes it a more attractive choice as pet turtle for many keepers, than the more commonly available Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans).
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