Loggerhead musk turtle

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Jack Dempsey
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I was fortunate enough to adopt a loggerhead musk hatchling from a fellow herp enthusiast this week. While I've worked with turtles quite a bit, this is my first pet turtle, and I couldn't be happier with him. Here are a bunch of pictures. And, coincidentally, if anyone ever wants to know about turtle laws in Florida, I know way more than I ever thought I would, and I'd be happy to share the info. ;)

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I want one really bad!!!! Setup looks awesome!!!
 
Toxic Fish 9999;4882466; said:
I want one really bad!!!! Setup looks awesome!!!
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Thanks! If you really are interested in getting one, I do know of a few vendors in the U.S. that overnight-ship them (one in CA, one in NV). It's illegal to buy or sell loggerheads in Florida, so unfortunately I had to wait til I could find one needing adoption. It totally paid off though-- they are an amazing species!
 
very cool. I find them all the time in the springs up here- they are all over the place! They are neat little turtles.
 
snakeguy101;4883162; said:
very cool. I find them all the time in the springs up here- they are all over the place! They are neat little turtles.
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Cool, where in FL are you? I'm in Gainesville but haven't gotten around to visiting any springs yet, just Santa Fe River.
 
He is sooooo cute! I love loggerhead musk turtles, I must own one someday. But it sucks when you have to pay more in shipping than the turtle itself costs... I'm hoping to find one at a show this year, but there's only one in Ky, and while its not bad, its not great either.
 
Conner;4883210; said:
He is sooooo cute! I love loggerhead musk turtles, I must own one someday. But it sucks when you have to pay more in shipping than the turtle itself costs... I'm hoping to find one at a show this year, but there's only one in Ky, and while its not bad, its not great either.
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Are you talking about the one in Lex? I went last year and there was not a lot going on, especially in the turtle/tortoise department. It was disappointing.
 
Awesome little turtle! I have been eyin these for a while and I will hopefully get one in the future. Awesome setup too looks very natural.
 
Vicious_Fish;4883138; said:
Musks are great pet turtles and much easier to take care of than the commonly available RES. Enjoy it!
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Not to mention they don't get nearly as big.
 
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