Terrapins can make really great pets for comitted loving keepers. They are fascinating to watch and an interesting pet all round. Terrapins grow very fast and can outgrow a small fish tank in no time. It is often far cheaper and wiser to go for a larger tank in the first place as two 10" terrapins need a lot of swimming space. We recommend a 48" x 24 " x 15" aquarium for 2 baby terrapins, but the bigger the tank you can get ,the better for you and your terrapins. Larger bodies of water are easier to keep clean and your terrapins will love the extra swimming space. You need to provide a land area for your terrapins to climb out of the water and bask. You can use a piece of cork bark, or man made basking spots like the turtle log. Use a 40w-60w reptile basking lamp to create a basking temperature of around 90 ºF (32ºC). The water temperature can be as warm as 26ºC (75ºF) however normal room temperature is often adequate so you may not need an aquarium heater.

• Lifespan: 20 - 30 years, frequently far less when kept incorrectly in captivity

• Country: Virginia, Northern Florida and Alabama.

• Adult Size: Males 5"-8" Females 8" to 13"

• Diet: Terrapin Food, vegetables, greens such as mustard greens, turnip greens, dandelion, spinach, carrots, zucchini and any aquatic vegetation, i.e. duckweed, water lettuce, water hyacinth, insects, worms and fish.

If you're thinking 'that seems very expensive' or 'surely it doesn't cost that much to keep a terrapin, when we were kids we just had them in a little bowl', don't think that, because this is a Pet Zoo Complete Terrapin Setup with all the vital equipment to ensure your terrapin lives a long, healthy and happy life. Please don't be tempted to buy a terrapin from a shop where they don't provide you with a large tank, UVB lights and a basking spot, as these are all vital parts of keeping a terrapin healthy in captivity.

Terrapins make very rewarding pets but unfortunately the pet shop industry in general has abused them by selling them without adequate equipment and advice. Pet Zoo is here to try to change that, and to hopefully inspire other pet shops to sell the correct products.

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