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What kind of living space do you all recommend for Terrapins2007-11-24 2:03:39

I've got 2 terrapins, each around 5 years old. Indeed they're the most boring pets anyone can have 'coz you can't stroke them and let them roam about the house like you can do for a cat.

These 2 terrapins have been living with each other for the longest time. One of them's twice the size of another, and I heard that it's because the guy's being a ganster and "head of the household", always getting his share of food first.

Lately, they've grown too big for the basin I've kept them in. My mom takes care of them, and changes the basin of water everyday for them.

I was thinking of getting them a bigger basin, but my mom will have difficulty changing the water everyday. Do you guys think I should get a pump to pump out the water daily for these little boring creatures of mine?

I can't keep them in the tank, as they wouldn't be used to the high level of water.

Answers:

The home they are in is WAY too small. Aim for 10 gallons of water per inch of shell length (believe me, they will get used to a high level of water quickly if they are really terrapins or pond turtles!)

With a bigger tub or tank, they would have room to exercise and experience less stress. It is also actually easier to maintain a larger tank.

What worries me the most is the sense that these are not your favorite choice of pets. You may want to see if you can give them away to someone who will give them the care and attention they need and deserve.

For more general info, try the site below:

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I think you should get them a bigger basin and YOU should take care of them Not your Mother. They are your terrapins. If you can't or won't take care of them give to someone who will.