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We have a tiny Diamondback (my son found it). We are also clueless about caring for it. I’m reading about heated water and UV lamps, specific filters etc. Are these things really important? I’m surprised because the water here is about 50 degrees this time of year. How warm should the tank water be? The basking area, how big and how hot? Please someone clue me in or direct me somewhere because this little guy is too cute to neglect.
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In every state on the east coast, at least down to Florida, I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to take diamondbacks from the wild. You’ll want to quickly check your local laws, and it’s probably the best bet to return this animal to the wild, research turtles in general, and decide on what type would make the best pet for your family, then select and purchase a captive bred animal whose life as a pet won’t harm native populations. —-Original Message Follows—- We have a tiny Diamondback (my son found it). We are also clueless about caring for it. I’m reading about heated water and UV lamps, specific filters etc. Are these things really important? I’m surprised because the water here is about 50 degrees this time of year. How warm should the tank water be? The basking area, how big and how hot? Please someone clue me in or direct me somewhere because this little guy is too cute to neglect. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: diamondbackterrapins-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
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I would have to definitely agree, and return the animal to the wild. Though my experience thus far with diamondbacks is limited at best, it has been my experience with a host of other animals (including other turtles) that they carry parasites and diseases which, when left in the wild, are dealt with by te animal, but in captivity can be often fatal. Though you may be simply overcome with the “cuteness” of this little turtle, it is probably best to return it to the wild, or to the authorities who would know where to release it to give it a better chance at survival, because I would say it does NOT have a good one in captivity.
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