Description
Diamondback Turtle CB
Adult Size: 12.5-26cm Diamondback Turtle (sexually dimorphic)
Diet: Use their hard jaws to eat shelled foods such as aquatic snails, aquatic crabs, mussles, clams. Also feed on veg, insects, good quality turtle pellets.
Water temp: 76-80f
Basking temp: 88-90f
UVB: 2-3
The Diamondback Turtle, scientifically known as Malaclemys terrapin, is a fascinating species of turtle found in coastal regions of North America. It is named for the diamond-shaped patterns on its shell, which vary in color and pattern among individuals. Diamondback Turtles are known for their ability to inhabit a range of habitats, including estuaries, marshes, and brackish waters. They have specialized glands that allow them to excrete excess salt, enabling them to tolerate brackish environments. These turtles are primarily carnivorous, feeding on a variety of prey such as small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
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