One of the most attractive turtles in the entire world is the diamondback terrapin. They were given its name because of the upper shell’s diamond design. Because of its distinctive diamond pattern, terrapins are a popular pet choice among homeowners all over the world.
Care as a Pet
Feed
Diamondback turtles consume a wide variety of tiny marine animals, including clams and shrimp. However, the southern region of the US has seen the majority of the important terrapin nutrition studies. There’s a chance that northern diamondbacks consume a more varied diet.
Because they keep some invertebrate species in check, diamondbacks are an essential component of the habitat they inhabit. Periwinkle snails, for instance, have a propensity for overbreeding and overgrazing in their natural habitat.
If their numbers are not controlled, periwinkle snails have the potential to destroy an entire environment. Terrapins eat a variety of vegetation as well as insects and even worms in addition to marine life.
Subspecies Includes
- Carolina Diamondback Terrapin
- Texas Diamondback Terrapin
- Ornate Diamondback Terrapin
- Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin
- Mangrove Diamondback Terrapin
- Eastern Florida Diamondback Terrapin
- Northern Diamondback Terrapin
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