Diamondback Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) are undoubtedly one
of the world's most attractive and colorful turtles. Found throughout the
Eastern through Southern coasts of the United States, diamondbacks are
quickly gaining popularity as a much sought after species among avid herpetoculturists
and beginning hobbyists alike. Not surprising considering their beauty,
so elegantly captured in the above picture of a Carolinan Diamondback Terrapin
by Dave Strasser of DS Photography. Unfortunately, even as terrapins are winning
the heart of hobbyists worldwide, they also seem to be losing
their ecological niche in the wild. Diamondbacks have the dubious
distinction of being a classic target for conservation efforts among the
scientific, environmental and even governmental community.
This web site was created by the Diamondback
Terrapins eGroup with a five-fold purpose in mind:
1) to display the beauty of diamondbacks through a photographic essay,
2) to provide general background information about the species,
3) to provide captive husbandry procedures for keeping diamondbacks,
4) to generate public awareness concerning the destruction of natural
diamondback habitats, and their population decline, and
5) to offer a source for quality captive bred diamondbacks from a diversified
and experienced pool of breeders.
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