I decided to start this thread to document the growth and progress of two three-striped mud turtles. I have already seen a few antics out of one of them, so I hope you will enjoy them too.
@cdmay - I'm so glad you're back on the forum! I've been reading up on three-striped mud turtles, both here and elsewhere, and I think you have provided some of the most useful husbandry information for this species.Cool story. My wife and I were there too.
Three striped muddies are the turtles of my childhood.
As for the different striping that is completely normal.
Check around on this site for info about them.
That's very nice of you to say. Thanks!@cdmay - I'm so glad you're back on the forum! I've been reading up on three-striped mud turtles, both here and elsewhere, and I think you have provided some of the most useful husbandry information for this species.
Their plastrons will tell you whether they're muds or musks. Musk turtles have one hinge, and it may not be well defined. Muds have two hinges on the plastron. Don't worry about the hinges being functional, just look for the lines (where the scutes line up) on the plastron.I'm seriously considering picking up these guys. I haven't heard back from the seller yet though. It's about 15 minutes from me.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/com/d/atlanta-baby-turtles/6804104356.html
Any word on the tiny turtles?I'm seriously considering picking up these guys. I haven't heard back from the seller yet though. It's about 15 minutes from me.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/com/d/atlanta-baby-turtles/6804104356.html
No I've text with no response. I'll try again tomorrow.Any word on the tiny turtles?
I'm seriously considering picking up these guys. I haven't heard back from the seller yet though. It's about 15 minutes from me.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/com/d/atlanta-baby-turtles/6804104356.html
I weighed and measured the three-striped muds over the weekend, and the growth difference is amazing!
Pinstripe is 1.25 inches SCL and weighed 8 grams.
Bold measured 1 and 15/16 inches (just a smidge under 2") SCL and weighed 26 grams.
For all intents and purposes, they started out the same size and weight in late August 2018. Yet five months later, the difference in size is incredible.
@cdmay Are both of these turtles growing at a "normal" rate? Not that I know what normal is...
I really don't actually lol. I already have to wake up 45 minutes earlier for work to get everyone fed and watered before I start my day.Those are super cute!! You need them
I really don't actually lol. I already have to wake up 45 minutes earlier for work to get everyone fed and watered before I start my day.