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adamanteus · 09-09-2007, 03:24 PM

Like Garter Snakes, Musk Turtles (also known as Stinkpots) can secrete a smelly musk from their anal glands as a detense mechanism. So yes, they stink, but only when they're alarmed. They make really good pets and soon stop musking anyway.

09-09-2007, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 9,055	Re: do musk Like Garter Snakes, Musk Turtles (also known as Stinkpots) can secrete a smelly musk from their anal glands as a detense mechanism. So yes, they stink, but only when they're alarmed. They make really good pets and soon stop musking anyway. __________________ James.