Pender county reptiles
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus is a species of small turtle native to southeastern Canada and much of the Eastern United States. It is also known as the common musk turtle, eastern musk turtle, or stinkpot due to its ability to release a foul musky odor from scent glands on the edge of its shell, possibly to deter predation. These turtles are grouped in the same ...more ↓
Eastern Mud Turtle
The Eastern mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) or common mud turtle is a common species of turtle endemic to the United States.
Southeastern Mud Turtle
The Eastern mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) or common mud turtle is a common species of turtle endemic to the United States.
Striped Mud Turtle
The striped mud turtle (Kinosternon baurii ) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States.
