Dangers of
crab traps
Diamondback terrapins are enticed
to swim in by a tasty meal and then
can’t find their way back out.
Terrapin Extruder Devices,
like the one shown here, keep
terrapins from entering crab traps
and drowning, but don't reduce
the number of crabs caught.
A simple device saves so many terrapins!
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hat’s next?
Brevard Zoo will focus on outreach and education
to raise awareness for diamondback terrapins.
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