6 things you might not know about your Concentric DiamondBack Terrapin
- Concentric DiamondBack Terrapin for sale can grow up to 9 inches in length. Most range from 5 to 9 inches. (10-12 cm) The only difference from the Diamondback Terrapin is the pattern on their shell and skin. Instead of spots, they form circular shapes.
- Most typically live between 20 to 40 years. They can live up to 50 years. The lifespans are determined by their environment and quality of life.
- They are native to the Eastern United States.
- Since these turtles are cold-blooded they use the water to help regulate their temperature.
- These turtles are almost entirely aquatic. Sometimes they will bask but they live mostly underwater.
- Nesting is the only activity that terrapins do on land.
The diamondback terrapin or simply terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a species of turtle native to the brackish coastal tidal marshes of the Northeastern and southern United States, and in Bermuda. It belongs to the monotypic genus Malaclemys. It has one of the largest ranges of all turtles in North America, stretching as far south as the Florida Keys and as far north as Cape Cod.
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