THE REPTILE BOOK 



COMMON MUSK TU-RTLE, Aromochelys odoratus 



Abundant in muddy rivers of eastern North America. Often takes the hooks of fishermen, and when handled 



gives out a strong, musky odour. 



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SOUTHERN MUSK TURTLE, Aromochelys tristycha 

 Closely allied to the preceding species 



