Adopt a Terrapin

Diamondback Terrapin

Terrapins are a species of turtle that normally lives in freshwater streams or brackish ponds, in waterways, or even in larger river systems. There are many different sub-species of terrapins from across the world, but all of the variations of terrapins are just related types of turtles. Some are known as “red-eared sliders” or “painted … Read more

Terrapins Bite

I just have come to know about the painful bite from your pet terrapin Tyson. I hope you are fully recovered by now. I was quite concerned because it could have been worse. It is said that once a terrapin bites you, it doesn’t let go till it thunders! I can visualize vividly about your … Read more

Terrapin Museums

Hey humans, thanks for visiting me in one of the best Terrapin Museums of the world! You know me don’t you? You call me the Terrapin! You might have read a lot about me in your text books and watched movies about me on television. Now you have come to visit me and it makes … Read more

Terrapins Shop

Planning to have a terrapin?…No problem, just get your cute teeny-weeny terrapin. Where to get your terrapin?… Well, you have two options: A shop who keeps terrapins; or From the Breeders. 1. Pet shop: While buying terrapins from a pet shop/terrapin shop, look for the following few things: The shop owners must have good knowledge … Read more

European Pond Terrapins

Hi, this is Emys. I am here to welcome you all for a discussion on European Pond Terrapins today. I have been allowed to say a few words about us on this occasion. We are here to talk and exchange our opinion about the population of European Pond Terrapins. The situation is grave as our … Read more

Maryland Terrapins

Diamondback Terrapin

Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin; family Emydidae) are popularly known as ‘Maryland terrapins’. They are labeled as official state reptilesof Maryland since 1994. Even the University of Maryland College Park has also chosen this species as their official mascot. They prefer to live in the less salty and unpolluted brackish water of Chesapeake Bay. Maryland terrapins … Read more

Terrapins How To: Breeding

Do you know nothing about terrapin breeding? Just cool down dear terrapin lover…! Here are some useful and handy tips and guidelines regarding one of the most frequently asked questions – “How to breed my pet terrapins”? Step One: Things you will need: A male terrapin A female terrapin One vermicular or an incubator One … Read more

Amphibians of the Reptile World

Studies on the fossils prove that the reptiles were present on the earth about 320 million years ago. Turtles are categorized under the class Reptiles and their fossils, unearthed from various parts of the world, have confirmed their presence approximately 250 million years before. Reptiles are one step superior to the amphibians (the class of … Read more

Cost of Buying a Terrapin

Terrapins are much easier to buy than looking after because these small reptiles in captivity really need good care and attention for survival. You should realize this before bringing the teeny-weeny terrapin to your home. Buying a terrapin does not mean purchasing the creature only. You have to get the proper kit beforehand for setting … Read more

The story of Mr. Terrapin

It is long since Mr. Terrapin won the race against Mr. Hare. Unfortunately, Mr. Hare is no more. He was humiliated by his own fellow hares for the rest of his life. Mentally shaken, he went into great depression and breathed his last due to a massive cardiac arrest. Mr. Terrapin is very old now … Read more