Terrapins Reviews

I have very recently bought 2 terrapins after watching my friends terrapin for a few months. They are both different in the sense that one has markings on it's 'belly' and the other is plain- can anyone tell me if this has anything to do with the sex. We called them Terry and Wade- and they are already being treated like babies. They recognise our ...  Read the complete review

A terrapin is very similar to a turtle to look after except it will live in fresh water or brackish water. You will need a glass fish tank to keep your terrapin in, a heater to heat your water as it needs to be at 80'f, you will need a uv light for the bones and shell to develop properly and a basking spot above an area where the ...  Read the complete review

I've had 2 experiences with terrapins - first was when my brother adn sister in law invested in 2. Reason - none really other than they were simply different, looked good, and seemed easy to maintain, needless to say not much researching had gone into it. They were bought about the size of a 50pence piece each, but boooooooooooooooy did they grow! ...  Read the complete review

I remember seeing my first terrapin at a friend’s house when I was about six or seven years old. Then not long after came those “Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles” which made me want some even more! I hassled my parents until finally they let me buy two. Unfortunately, I never thought about how much hard work these two ...  Read the complete review