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Examined, cleared, and marked

The diamond-back terrapins were given a medical exam to see if they were considered “fit” for their return to the wild ( Diamondback Terrapin Release! June 25, 2009 ) and I’m happy to report all four terrapins passed with flying colors.  Permanent identification is critical with all the animals we release, and these little turtles are no exception.  Under a local anesthesia I identified each terrapin with a unique code of marginal scute notches using a high speed veterinary dental drill.  Let’s hope we run into them again many years in the future while they are out nesting and helping to replenish the population.

Diamond-back terrapin showing off the new markings

Marginal Scute Notching

The terrapin is now ready to go.  Go luck !

Diamond-back terrapin showing off the new markings
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