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	Red-eared Terrapin - Trechemys scripta
		Red Eared Terrapins are not a natural species to the British Isles, but have become common in most areas due to widespread release of imported pets by the public once it is realised that terrapins in captivity need a lot of care, as they can live to over 40 years.
		Red bellied Sliders are very similar in appearance and colouration to the Red Eared Terrapin and they will interbreed freely.
		Red eared Terrapins are members of the genus Chelonia referring to reptiles with a shell, with nearly 250 species in the genus.
	www.herpetofauna.co.uk /red_eared_terrapin.htm (0 words)

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		Terrapins spend much of their lives in water and always live near rivers, waterways, lakes and swamps.
		Their shell is flatter than that of terrestrial turtles, giving less water-resistance when terrapins pursue fish, for instance.
		Terrapins are capable of wintering underwater, buried in mud, even during periods of frost and ice.
	www.odensezoo.dk /frame/print/dyr_engelsk/nordamerika/Rodoret_terrapin (153 words)

	Red eared slider
		The red eared slider is easily identified by the red stripes behind their eyes.
		Red eared sliders can grow up to 30cm (12in) in length so the size of tank needed will depend greatly on the size and number of sliders you intend to keep.
		Terrapins are mainly carnivores, but they do need a small amount of fruit and vegetable in their diet for it to be balanced.
	www.reptileallsorts.com /red-eared-slider.htm (759 words)

	RED-EARED SLIDER : Encyclopedia Entry
		It is a medium-sized aquatic animal, ranging in size from 0.8 in (2 cm) when born, to 12 in (30.5 cm) as an adult, and can be recognised by a red stripe down each side of the head and the rather oval carapace.
		Red eared sliders are semi aquatic turtles that are very commonly kept as pets.
		Red eared sliders are omnivores, meaning they eat a mixture of animal and plant material.
	www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Red-eared_slider (1303 words)

	Red Eared Terrapin
		Red eared terrapins are not native to the British Isles, but have become common in most areas due to widespread release of imported pets by the public once it is realised that terrapins in captivity need a lot of care, as they can live to over 40 years.
		Some press reports of terrapins have incorrectly described them as "snapping turtles[?]", a species that look like miniature Alligators, found in the swamps of Louisiana in America, there may however be a few in the U.K. from imported pets (indeed one of nearly 60cm (2ft) was found in an Aldershot Park, Hampshire).
		Red eared terrapins are members of the group Chelonia, referring to reptiles with a shell, which contains nearly 250 species.
	www.fastload.org /re/Red_Eared_Terrapin.html (482 words)

	Terrapins
		Terrapins belong to a group of animals called reptiles, which include turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, etc. Terrapins and turtles are good swimmers while tortoises stay mostly on land.
		Terrapins can live more than 20 years, so make sure you are able to take care of them for that period of time and please DO NOT abandon them halfway.
		Terrapins may be sleeping all the time and not eating their food when they are sick.
	members.tripod.com /3e1_09_18_21/terrapins.htm (408 words)

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		Introduction Red-eared terrapins, Trachemys (formerly Pseudemys) scripta elegans (also referred a as red-eared turtles and red eared sliders) are medium-sized freshwater, basking turtles which naturally frequent swampland, pond and river habitats.
		When the numbers of terrapins per distance travelled during surveys are converted to the average number of terrapins per km, a density ratio of 0.28 individuals per km is indicates for known-harvested habitat and 12.7 terrapins per km for nonharvested habitat.
		It is etirely reasonable that the loss of red ears then is cumulative and, because hunters are having to collect over wider areas due to unavailability of terrapins, depletion is lilkely to continue and extend.
	www.noturtle.org /Protection_Of_Red_Ear_Turtles_By_Clifford_Warwick.doc (0 words)

	Red eared terrapin (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Terrapins are long lived, with life spans of over 30 years, so you are taking on a long term responsibility.
		The terrapins will bask in the sunlight and the natural ultra-violet rays enable them to synthesise vitamin D3 which is essential for the absorption of calcium from their diet.
		Terrapins can be hibernated, but this is not essential for their general well-being except for breeding.
	www.deancloseprep.gloucs.sch.uk /chelonia/care%20sheets/redear.htm (2613 words)

	* Terrapin - (Reptile & Amphibian): Definition
		Terrapins are a fun research animal because of the ways we use to catch them.
		Terrapins are found in brackish water, salt marshes and lagoons along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from New York to Texas.
		In Europe, these reptiles were originally classified as tortoises (land turtles), terrapins (hard-shelled freshwater turtles), or turtles (sea turtles).
	en.mimi.hu /reptile/terrapin.html (231 words)

	terrapins
		Terrapins, turtles and tortoises are reptiles and are classically known as chelonians.
		unwanted terrapins must not be put into ponds, lakes or rivers where they may deplete or compete with the native fauna.
		A 90 x 30 x 30 cm (36 x 12 x 12 inches) tank would be suitable for a pair of half-grown terrapins up to 15 cm (6 inches) but this will need to be enlarged when they grow.
	www.fromepet.co.uk /terrapin.htm (489 words)

	Halfbakery: Turtle Scratcher
		Give your terrapin some fresh apple from me and have a croissant for your elf.
		At first, the terrapin looks at me with a who's this human look, and only gets friendly after it's had a scratch.
		I think red-eared sliders and red-eared terrapins are the same.
	www.halfbakery.com /idea/Turtle_20Scratcher (858 words)

	chelonians
		Sri Lankan freshwaters harbors three species (four with subspecies) of freshwater terrapins, out of which one sub-species, Parker’s fl turtle Melanochelys trijuga parkeri, which is considered to be the rarest fresh water turtle in the country with only few scattered records, is the only endemic taxon.
		It differs from the hard-shelled terrapin or the Black turtle (Melanochelis trijuga thermalis), the only other sub-species present in the country, in its large size and the shape of the carapace.
		The Soft-shelled terrapin or Flap-shell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is mainly found in the lowlands but also occupies some water bodies in the hills.
	www.pdn.ac.lk /socs/zaup/reptiles/chelonians.html (635 words)

	Reptile Keeper - Bearded Dragon Caresheet
		Terrapins do eat more vegetation as they mature so offering a variety of salad plants and the occasional fruit helps to get more vitamins and minerals into their diet.
		It is advised to feed terrapins in a separate feeding tank in order to reduce the excrement and food left in their house.
		If kept under the proper conditions Red Eared Terrapins can live for up to 40 years although their life spans in captivity are usually around 30 years.
	www.reptilekeeper.co.uk /redearedterrapin.php (928 words)

	terrapin
		Terrapins are small to medium-sized, aquatic or semi-aquatic, and are found widely in temperate zones.
		Species include the diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin of the eastern USA, the yellow-bellied terrapin, and the red-eared terrapin Pseudemys scripta elegans.
		Red, white, and blue are the pan-Slav colours.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0008719.html (252 words)

	Red Eared Sliders
		The Red-eared slider is one of the best known turtles due to its bright red stripe.
		The shell is a dark green oval and the green head has a red stripe that can be seen from behind the eyes and extending all the way to the neck.
		They get their name from the red stripe in the temporal area and the way they slide off the rocks.
	www.orchidlady.com /pages/personal/sliders.html (558 words)

	ANIMAL Teachers: Cold-blooded Ones: Diamondback Terrapin (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Relentlessly hunted for His meat, Diamondback Terrapin was brought to near extinction in the early 20th Century.
		Today, Diamondback Terrapin has recovered in numbers, although He will never be as numerous, as He once was.
		Terrapin is an Algonquian word for “little turtle”, and usually is applied to Turtles that are caught for food in brackish waters.
	www.funkman.org /animal/reptile/diamondbackterrapin.html (288 words)

	Welsh Mountain Zoo: Adoption Center (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Red-eared Terrapin is found throughout much of south eastern and central USA, and south to north east Mexico.
		Terrapins were very common pets in the UK, but as they grew in size and became more difficult to handle, many were released into local ponds.
		Here the terrapins thrive to compete with the native animals, altering the natural balance of the ecosystem.
	adoption.welshmountainzoo.org /adoption/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=38 (210 words)

	TrekNature \| Red-eared Terrapin Photo
		The Red-eared Turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a semi-aquatic turtle (terrapin) belonging to the family Emydidae.
		The Red Ear Turtle (RES) geographically originated from the area around the Mississippi River down to the Gulf of Mexico.
		Red Eared Turtles are almost totally aquatic, but leave the water to bask on hot sunny days.
	www.treknature.com /gallery/Europe/United_Kingdom/photo129607.htm (0 words)

	Pet Handbook - Complete guide to pets and pet care » Red-Eared Terrapin
		The Red-eared Terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans), called the Red-eared Slider in the US, is native to the southern United States; and has become common in the UK.
		It is a medium-sized aquatic animal similar in appearance and coloration to a tortoise, ranging in size from 2 cm (0.8 in) when born to 40 cm (16 in) as an adult, and is recognised by a red stripe down each side of the head.
		Red-eared terrapins are not native to the British Isles; but have become common in most areas due to widespread release of imported pets by the public.
	www.pethandbook.com /pets720.html (474 words)

	Terrapin: Waterscape.com
		Tiny baby terrapins, roughly the size of a 50 pence coin, were once thought ideal pets for youngsters in thrall of the Ninja Turtle cartoon heroes.
		Their subsequent, and irresponsible, release into the wild has prompted fears for the health of local wildlife, as well as the terrapins themselves who are ill-equipped to survive in the damp British climate.
		Terrapins, along with tortoises and turtles, are known as Chelonians - reptiles with shells.
	www.waterscape.com /features/wildlife/terrapin.html (423 words)

	Conservation strategies for European Pond Terrapins (Other vertebrates) - arocha, international, cross-cultural, ...
		Although it is widely distributed across Europe, the terrapin is seriously threatened by the decline and deterioration of its wetlands habitat and by competition with the introduced Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans).
		European Pond Terrapins occur in the Vallée des Baux of Provence, particularly in the remaining Ilon and Beauchamp marshes.
		Due to the vulnerability of the terrapin, A Rocha France has begun a four-year project to study the dynamics and distribution of the region’s populations and design and implement conservation strategies for the preservation of the species and enhancement of its nesting success.
	en.arocha.org /vertebrates/index2.html (461 words)

	Seychelles Terrapins
		The Seychelles terrapin Pelusios seychellensis was described as an endemic species but latest research suggests that it intergrades with the more widespread chestnut-bellied or yellow-bellied mud turtle P.
		Studies of Seychelles terrapins were restricted to taxonomic accounts until the first distribution data were collected in 1983.
		The American red-eared slider terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans) was recorded from marshes on Mahé in 1996 and is generally believed to be implicated in terrapin population declines elsewhere in the world.
	members.aol.com /jstgerlach/terrapin.htm (642 words)

	Breeding the Red Eared Terrapin (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This is not necessarily good news for the home bred specimens themselves, but at a time when imported terrapins can only be ordered by the hundred, if not the thousand from the wholesalers (not a popular option for the average reptilarium), it could tip the balance against this trade.
		It is the importation of the Red Ear which must be stopped if we are to conserve the species in the wild.
		Red Ear eggs require extremely high humidity to hatch successfully.
	www.deancloseprep.gloucs.sch.uk /chelonia/paulsarticles/pvcret.htm (1577 words)

	Red Eared Terrapin
		These North American Terrapins are common in the USA and are now common in many parts of the UK sue to the indiscriminate and irresponsible sale of young terrapins to unsuspecting people by the pet trade here.
		All of the 50+ terrapins that live wild in our large lake are ex-pets that have outgrown there little tanks and there welcome.
		New Young female African Lion arrived in late June rescued from a circus by the authorities in Europe where she was being badly treated.
	www.wildanimalpark.co.uk /redearedterrapin.htm (587 words)

	Turtles of Southeast Asia : Red-eared Terrapin - Trachemys scripta elegans
		Such releases are either bored pet owners who want to rid themselves of their terrapins, or are Buddhists making 'merit'.
		The shells of juveniles are bright green, and this darkens with age.
		The face shows a distinctive arrangement of pale yellow stripes, and red markings behind the ear.
	www.ecologyasia.com /verts/turtles/red-eared_terrapin.htm (0 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Cornwall \| 'Ninja' terrapin evades capture
		The RSPCA is attempting to rescue a large terrapin which has been spotted in the River Tamar in Cornwall.
		The creature, thought to be a red-eared terrapin, was seen in the river at Polson, near Launceston.
		Red-eared terrapins are an alien species which can live up to 40 years.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/cornwall/5302824.stm?ls (332 words)

	Tropical Fish Forums > Red-eared Terrapin
		Mar 25 2006, 02:18 PM Their info on keeping them on that site is quite bad, in reality red eared terrapins/red-eared sliders grow to 11inches wide/long(28cm), wild ones can grow up to 40cm(14-15inches), and they can also live for over 40yrs;
		For 2 red eared terrapins you are looking at a 4-5ft long tank.
		Red-Eared Terrapins have a strong bite resulting in injuries that should be seen by medical staff as soon as possible as they may carry some diseases.
	www.fishforums.net /lofiversion/index.php/t133983.html (242 words)

	Thistle Diary: Stop torturing the terrapins - Comment from Westminster by Tam Dalyell - 09 March 1991 - New Scientist
		Terrapins appear to be very popular pets; they certainly represent the biggest international trade in animals to keep at home.
		I have been told that in the US nearly 20 per cent of the 300 000 cases reported each year are contracted from the animal.
		The Department of Education and Science already advises teachers not to keep terrapins in schools because of the health risk.
	www.newscientist.com /article/mg12917596.500-thistle-diary-stop-torturing-the-terrapins--comment-fromwestminster-by-tam-dalyell-.html (291 words)

	Red Eared Slider Care
		The most commonly kept aquatic turtle or terrapin is the red eared terrapin or red eared slider, Trachemys scripta elegans, from the genus of painted turtles.
		Anyone contemplating the purchase of a red eared slider should seriously consider the long term commitment necessary to provide good care for the entire life of these animals.
		Proper care of a red eared slider requires considerable expenditure of time and money, and should one owner no longer wish to provide care, it can be extremely difficult to find a good home.
	www.petplace.com /reptiles/red-eared-slider-care/page1.aspx (1288 words)

	The Terrapin Tank - www.TerrapinTank.co.uk -
		Terrapins make fantastic pets, they are full of character and are brilliant to watch, especially when they are not kept alone.
		The other thing to remember is terrapins can live for up to 30 years reaching sizes as big as 12inches.
		Let me just ask again, please send me photos of your terrapins and tank set up and please email me if you are not happy with anything or have any queries or comments etc. I hope you find this site useful and please spread the word to any friends you have who would be interested.
	www.terrapintank.co.uk (0 words)

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