The eastern musk turtle is mostly aquatic, spending the vast majority of its time in shallow, heavily vegetated waters of slow moving creeks, or in ponds. It typically only ventures onto land when the female lays eggs, to bask, or in some cases forage.
The eastern musk turtle is primarily aquatic, spending most of its time in shallow, densely vegetated waters of slow-moving streams or ponds. It usually only emerges onto land when the female lays eggs, basks, or occasionally searches for food.