Kinosternon scorpioides

The Scorpion mud turtle is a species of mud turtle in the Kinosternidae family. It is found in Mexico, Central America and South America. This turtle relatively is a medium to large ''kinosternid'' with a domed, oval upper shell having a length of 92–270 mm . The males of this specie regularly exceed the size of 200 mm. The scorpion mud turtle is a highly aquatic, adaptable kinosternid that will live in almost any body of water. This turtle is primarily omnicarnivorous, who is also a glutton,.. more