As usual, we
took our necessary data and dressed them up using nail polish (as a tagging
method). The other terrapins must have wanted to dress up too for the New Year
celebration as the following two days we ended up with an astonishing total of
32 terrapins! Yes, 32 terrapins in 3 days! I was surprised that we had enough
nail polish to cope with the numbers.
After our
wonderful visits from our little friends, Rebecca and I became inspired for a
New Year resolution with terrapins in mind; we wanted to find out and experiment
with new bait to add to their variety of baits and tantalize their reptilian taste
buds. Hence, their updated menu involves the previous canned tuna or sardines
but now includes fresh fish and escargot (snails), which have been proven to be
effective. We are still trying to be creative and think about new baits they
may enjoy, so if you have any ideas, feel free to drop a comment and maybe we
will test it out and let you know.
We are also working on a plan with the General Manager to be able to remove some invasive species in the wetland, and for now Duck weeds and Water Hyacinth are on top of the list.
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| water hyacinth to be removed |
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| Duck weed invasion! |
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