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HELP, Baby Terrapi

oz7927 Oct 04, 2004 06:40 PM

just found a hatchling Northern Diamondback Terrapin,the little guy is about 1 inch. Temp is going to get very cold tonight so i couldnt leave him in the street to fend for himself . if any advice please let me know
thanx oz

Replies (1)

Colchicine Oct 05, 2004 09:57 AM

You can simply find the nearest salt marsh and release it there. It is already prepared for hibernation so as long as he has water he will be prepared for the cold. Thanks for saving him!

PS- where are you located?
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