Water depth for breeding
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Read once that 18 inches was perhaps the minimum depth for DBTs to mate in. Any suggestions? Dick
Hi Dick, I would have to disagree with that depth. Many populations congregate for mating purposes in shallow water. In the wild, I have seen courting take place in ankle deep water. -Stephen C — In diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com, “Dick Biondi”
Attachments : Hi Stephen, That___s great news. I___m constructing an indoor pond, 8___ x 4___. I___m relieved that I won___t have to make the thing excessively deep. Dick B. From: diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Chew Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 10:54 AM To: diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com Subject: [diamondbackterrapins] Re: Water depth for breeding Hi Dick, I would have to disagree with that depth. Many populations congregate for mating purposes in shallow water. In the wild, I have seen courting take place in ankle deep water. -Stephen C — In diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com, “Dick Biondi”
You’ll have to share some pics when you’re done – I always like to see people’s creativity and handiwork! -Stephen C — In diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com, “Richard Biondi”