10. Environment
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Diamondback terrapins are believed to be the only turtle that live in brackish water. If you don't know what that is then its a mixture of fresh and salt water. They live on the east coast of the U.S
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DBT are concerned endangered. This is caused by people hunting them and drowning in crab traps (AKA Ghost Traps). They also have been ran over by cars that help contribute to the drop in population as well as predators eating hatchlings.
8. Subspecies
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There are 7 types of subspecies.
7. Conservation
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To help DBT from going extinct, Maryland has placed a law that all crab traps much have a orange or metal opening called Bycatch Reduction Device (BRD) to prevent curious or hungry diamondbacks from getting inside. This still does allow crabs to get inside but because of the diamondbacks shell, prevents it from entering.
6. Go Team!
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The Diamondback terrapin is the University of Maryland mascot
5. Diet
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Diamondbacks are strictly carnivores. Eating crabs, snails, crayfish and ect.
4. Jaw
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DBT have crush plates to help them eat hard shell prey. Without such prey, the crush plates wouldn't be trimmed down and they would have an overgrown beak which leads to jaw problems.
3. What type of turtle?
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Diamondback terrapins are semi-aquatic turtles. This meaning they love spending time in the water but will need to rest on land to take a break.
2. Favorites?
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The diamondback is Maryland's state reptile
1. Shell
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DBT are given their name because of their shell. They scutes/plates have diamond shaped markings on it, hints the name and why some people are drawn to it.
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