Showing posts with label musk turtle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label musk turtle. Show all posts

Thursday, September 24, 2009

stinkpot



aka "musk turtle"
in latin that's Sternotherus odoratus.
See the barbels under the chin.
Has a toenail-like claw at end of its tail (not pictured).
Climbs trees.
Book says "if a turtle falls into your boat while you're fishing, it's almost certainly a musk turtle."
Does that mean one is wise to wear a helmet when boating?