Malaclemys terrapin centrata...

[Redfoot NERD]

... also know as Diamondback Terrapin.

A friend of mine sent me this female 2011 hatched "Concentric" - this is a "light-phased" Northern Terrapin. I received her today!

Her carapace is actually this color -

Look at this face -

She is just shy 4 1/4" SCL -

Her mother and her 2012 siblings will be joining her this fall. Think I'm looking forward to that?

 

[Amandapanda130]

She is beautiful!!

 

[ascott]

Absolutely a lovely turtle and magnificent zebra contrast....beautiful..

 

[dmmj]

Big words.... hurt brain....
Nice pics BTW.

 

[Redfoot NERD]

Thank you!

[ btw.. my camera didn't like the lighting tonight.. lousy pics ]

She had a buddy with her.... he's all male - has fungus on his carapace from basking -

Right at 5" SCL - mature male -

What about this face? -

He's a "different" color phase of concentric.. a proven breeder!

 

[jonathan512]

A stunning duo ,just amazing patterns and colors to them

 

[Redfoot NERD]

- has fungus on his carapace from basking -

Meant to say "algae" - I'm old and don't know anything.. is it Tuesday yet?.. I have an important appointment that I can't miss!

 

[terryo]

Very pretty female, but I love th e look of the male.

 

[Torterra]

Thats what I call a pinner!