Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin)
Created: October 2nd, 2008 - 11:54 AM
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Scott McDaniel
Record 19116
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Scott McDaniel
Record 19116
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Country: United States |
State: Maryland |
County: Worcester County |
Time: 2008-09-13 12:00:00 |
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Qty: 3 |
Age: Yearling |
Sex: -- |
Method: Debris flipping |
Habitat: Brackish Marsh |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 80.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 2.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
After some research on the early life of terrapins and a recommendation from a fellow herper, I searched some shallow marshlands at low tide. I found three hatchling/ juvenile terrapins, each of varying size, hidden in the vegetation/mud.
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