[Dtwg] [External] guidelines for size for PIT tagging terrapins

[Jordan Donini]

To second Russ we use 8mm pit tags (BIOMARK) on any Terrapin, Box Turtles,
Kinosternid species 75mm SCL or above down here using the Buhlman and
Tuberville (1998) method (Chelonian Conservation Bio 3: 102-104).

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On Mon, Jul 18, 2022 at 3:13 PM Russell L. Burke <
Russell.L.Burke at hofstra.edu> wrote:

> We have quite successfully and safely pit-tagged hatchlings.
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> See
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> DUNCAN, N. (2013). Using a handheld PIT scanner and antenna system to
> successfully locate terrestrially overwintering hatchling turtles. *Herpetological
> Review*, *44*(2), 233-235.
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> Duncan, Neil P., and Russell L. Burke. "Dispersal of newly emerged
> diamond-backed terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) hatchlings at Jamaica Bay,
> New York." *Chelonian Conservation and Biology* 15.2 (2016): 249-256.
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> Hi all,
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> We were wondering if there are any standards or guidelines for when a
> terrapin is large enough to be tagged. We are using 8mm PIT tags and have
> been concerned about tagging the smaller males. The needle seems so big in
> comparison with their legs. We were wondering about size cutoffs -- for
> minimum size (i.e., either plastron length or weight).
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> We would appreciate any insight from your experience!
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> Thank you!
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> -Georgina
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