Hi all. My friend found a baby turtle and was wondering what kind it is. She lives in New Jersey, if that helps. I'll attach a picture of him.
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What kind of turtle is this?
Nevfalath
May 13, 2007 12:34 PM
Replies (5)
egyptiandan
May 13, 2007 09:23 PM
Your friend has found a Northern diamond back terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin terrapin.
Dan
Nevfalath
May 17, 2007 11:54 AM
Thank you for the response. Someone else told me he is an Ornate Diamondback Terrapin. Are Northern Diamondback Terrapins native to New Jersey? I am thinking some careless owner released his pet into the wild.
egyptiandan
May 17, 2007 08:27 PM
It's not an Ornate diamondback. Yes Northern diamondback terrapins are native to New Jersey.
Dan
Nevfalath
May 20, 2007 11:50 AM
Thank you very, very much for your information. It's good to finally have an answer.
BryanD
Jul 01, 2007 10:09 PM
I've heard of them found in the swamps around the meadowlands but I don't know how true that is. I think they may actually be endangered.
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