Found an animal
Eastern musk turtle
Sternotherus odoratus — Turtles and tortoises
A small, bottom-walking turtle nicknamed the stinkpot for the musk it releases when caught.
What we have about this animal
Get professional help
Tell us where you are — your state, then your county — and we will list the people licensed to take the eastern musk turtle there, nearest to you first. Rehabilitators are licensed by their own state, which is why we ask.