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Terrapins

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  • 09-08-2005 10:47pm
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    boroughmal
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    Any of you terrapin keepers want to write a care sheet for them. the doos & donts of terror pins.
    Feel free to add comments too(not rude ones please)
    Regards


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    tallus
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    My knowledge of keeping them is limited, but one can only assume that they would have similar requirements to other chelonians, and should NEVER be taken lightly as pets. Some people in this country have been trying to have the import of terrapins banned because of the lack of knowledge by members of the public, and these people are reptile keepers/breeders.
    The very least anyone should do is visit the tortoise trust website, they have detailed care sheets and a host of other help areas Here : http://www.tortoisetrust.org/
    In my opinion it is the best source on the web, maintained by people with years of practical experience and knowledge.
    I have two Tortoises myself, and like terrapins, they are a long term commitment, terrapins can easily live for 30-40 years in captivity with the correct care. So taking them on as pets should not be taken lightly, and like all chelonians, have specialised requirements... the tortoise trust website explains it better than I ever could :-)


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    Sigma Force
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    I have noticed they are becoming commen as pets again, they were commen about 10 years ago until people realised how much was involved with them ..not a pretty ending for some of them.
    I agree if they must be kept as pets it shouldn't be taken lightly, a care sheet is always a good place to start


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    FranknFurter
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    Faye, (Bond-007) has several, maybe she might help?

    These are NOT a pet to be taken lightly, and they need aheated "enclosure" rather than a tank to be realistic. And a single one, after it hits a year old, is unlikely to be very happy alone.

    Haw are the boys an buffy doing btw faye? ;)

    b


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    #5
    Gazza22
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    I agree...I strongly suggest that you think long and hard before you buy a terrapin.

    I have come across people on this forum in the past asking for advice on trying to give a terrapin/tortoise who has become to much of a burden, a new home.

    All is easy in the early years, but many regret their decision when the animal becomes an adult.

    Be prepared to be able to provide specalist care, and have the facilities, time, financial means and long-term commitment to deal with this animal.


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    nesf
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    Cheers for the link tallus, very informative and useful. :)


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