Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin)
Created: October 2nd, 2008 - 10:19 AM
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Scott McDaniel
Record 19113
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Scott McDaniel
Record 19113
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Country: United States |
State: Maryland |
County: Worcester County |
Time: 2008-08-03 11:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: Female |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Marsh/ Residential Marina |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 80.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Few clouds |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: ----- |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Searched natural areas of bay and ended up finding this specimen close to residential rip rap area. Local reported several large terrapins in the area that would even nip him when working on his boat in the water. He also reported one of the large females laying eggs in his yard.
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