Ponds/Tanks
Heated water tank/pond Terrapins need heated water in their ponds to stay healthy and active. Having heated ponds throughout the winter as well, this will ensure that the Terrapin doesn’t…
Gender of Terrapins
There are a few ways to tell the difference between male and female Terrapins this can include: Tail length Male Terrapins have longer, thicker tails, while females have shorter, thinner…
Behaviour
Enrichment You should provide opportunities for natural behaviour that is known as enrichment. Research shows that reptiles can learn simple tasks and they’re more complex than people thought in the…
Healthy Diet for Terrapins/Turtles
Feeding Terrapins/Turtles need a varied diet. You can research and discuss different diets with your reptile vet. A quality dried Terrapin food should be used alongside thoroughly defrosted freshwater fish;…
Terrapin/Turtle Housing
Environment Terrapins/Turtles should be housed in large tanks, when young. You can house them in secure outdoor ponds with outdoor heating and lighting when adults. In any case, the enclosure…
Herp Vets
For many people with reptiles especially Terrapins/Turtles will find it very hard to find a vet that specialises in these kinds of animals. Vets will be happy to help any…
Non-Native Species Licence
What is a non-native Species Licence? A non-native species licence in the UK is a permit that allows the holder to manage, control, or eradicate invasive non-native animal species. Non-Native…
What is a Turtle/Terrapin?
The true Terrapin is the Diamondback Terrapin, however, the UK has adapted the name in the English dictionary. Terrapin are a group of several species of small turtle (order Testudines) living in fresh or brackish water. Terrapins…
Terrapin/Turtle Health
Shedding Terrapins/Turtles are reptiles, who shed their skin. Shell plates will shed individually and the skin around the legs and neck will shed in pieces. Both should happen easily without…
