This "SPECIALS" page is dedicated to ANY turtle or tortoise..
that I consider a "KEEPER" - for future breed stock..
to really enhance a personal collection - OR -
a great healthy well-started hatchling!!!

Email.. turtletary@turtletary.com
931.742.0078 - central - 9a~7p
After 7p.. email me and I'll call back ASAP

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Somewhere in the past.. during my escapades in Florida..
I came across Malaclemys terrapin centrata -
AKA Carolina Diamondback Terrapin.
There is a "light-phase" also - Concentric! { very white }

[young adult female]

(inside)


(outside)

Sooo.. when given the opportunity to acquire hatchling's.. it didn't take
much consideration.. [ although a considerable challenge to set-up ]
I believe it has been worth it!!!

{ between a quarter and half-dollar size @ 6 weeks old }

Just look at the different shades, patterns and colors on their carapace -

( 9/16-18 pics)

They love to 'stretch' out under a basking light
and dry out every speck of skin.. and sleep -

I wonder if they dream?

This one must like attention - what a carapace!

( 10/02 pic )

Not the best pic.. just like the "reflection" -

( 11/17 pic )

He is at least twice the size of the smallest (?)
Profilin'.. handsome!

Three of them were "basking" and I was able to catch this pic!
Nothing else needs to be said...

A "rare" shot -

And where they live now..
55H stock tank with 350 Magnum canister filter..

Look close and you'll see the different 'patterns' on their head/neck!

{ future breeding project? }

Are these beauties or what?

This is where they came from -

Diamondback Terrapin World

Thank you Jonathan!

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turtletary@turtletary.com

931.742.0078 - CENTRAL - 9a ~ 7p
After 7p.. email me and I'll call back ASAP