I found a Terrapin :D

Rain321 · 15-07-2012, 12:43 PM

Hi everyone! I'm Ivan and I found a Terrapin

New to the forums here! Was hoping you guys could throw some assistance my way

About an hour ago I found a Terrapin on my way home from from Church. I'm quite familiar with Chameleons but never really taken in one of these cute little creatures. I've uploaded a picture of him/her in the hopes you could perhaps give me some pointers as to what I should do for the Terrapin until tomorrow when I can go and buy him the proper equipment to maintain him/her.

What should I keep him/her in? Should I provide any kind of food? I don't have any ideal reptile lighting or any tanks, will he be okay till tomorrow? It's such a gloomy day today too so I can't take him to get some natural sunlight either.

I'm quite worried about the poor little thing as I'm very passionate about reptiles.

Thaks SO much for any help in advance!

Rain321 · 15-07-2012, 12:53 PM

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/terrapin.jpg/

Here's an photo of the Terrapin I found. Couldn't manage to attach a pic.

TillyTortoise · 15-07-2012, 12:59 PM

Lets start with a picture

Follow this guide to upload one
http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=29355

Rain321 · 15-07-2012, 01:09 PM

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/terrapin.jpg/

TillyTortoise · 15-07-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stells

There is a picture lol

If you were a bit quicker.. it would have appeared before I replied.

I'm not sure what he is, maybe a side shot of the head might help.

Rain321 · 15-07-2012, 01:45 PM

Apologies for the poor quality camera, I'm afraid that's the best I have access too

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http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...mag0026iw.jpg/

TillyTortoise · 15-07-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain321

Apologies for the poor quality camera, I'm afraid that's the best I have access too

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http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...mag0026iw.jpg/

Still none the wiser

Are you in the UK? I guess there is only one more picture I can ask for.. Plastron (bottom shell)

TillyTortoise · 15-07-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stells

PMSL... are you sure you aren't going mad Ross.

I'm already mad

Rain321 · 15-07-2012, 05:42 PM

Apologies for the delayed response, I had to go run and errand

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http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/terrapin1.jpg/

Here is a photo of under shell.

I'm in Gibraltar (Just south of Spain).

Torterra · 15-07-2012, 05:52 PM

I am guessing it is a map turtle. Please can you take a picture of the plastron and twll us what SCL (carapace lenght) is it? Experts will ID this little beauty for you in no time at all. You are really lucky that it is not a yellow bellied slider/ red eared slider those get very large. Is this turtle native to where you live? You need to check some species are protected and it is illegal to take tham from the wild. If you are in Europe then this turtle escaped/ was released unwanted pet and it is ok to take care of her.

15-07-2012, 12:43 PM	#1
Rain321 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10	I found a Terrapin :D Hi everyone! I'm Ivan and I found a Terrapin New to the forums here! Was hoping you guys could throw some assistance my way About an hour ago I found a Terrapin on my way home from from Church. I'm quite familiar with Chameleons but never really taken in one of these cute little creatures. I've uploaded a picture of him/her in the hopes you could perhaps give me some pointers as to what I should do for the Terrapin until tomorrow when I can go and buy him the proper equipment to maintain him/her. What should I keep him/her in? Should I provide any kind of food? I don't have any ideal reptile lighting or any tanks, will he be okay till tomorrow? It's such a gloomy day today too so I can't take him to get some natural sunlight either. I'm quite worried about the poor little thing as I'm very passionate about reptiles. Thaks SO much for any help in advance!

15-07-2012, 12:59 PM	#3
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	Lets start with a picture Follow this guide to upload one http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=29355 __________________ Ross

15-07-2012, 05:52 PM	#10
Torterra Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: England, SE Posts: 1,396	I am guessing it is a map turtle. Please can you take a picture of the plastron and twll us what SCL (carapace lenght) is it? Experts will ID this little beauty for you in no time at all. You are really lucky that it is not a yellow bellied slider/ red eared slider those get very large. Is this turtle native to where you live? You need to check some species are protected and it is illegal to take tham from the wild. If you are in Europe then this turtle escaped/ was released unwanted pet and it is ok to take care of her. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.2.0 Geoshelone elegans (Indian Star) 1.2.1 Kinosternon Bauri (Three Striped mud turtles) 0.0.2 Sternotherus Carinatus (Razorback Musk Turtle) http://kinosternon-baurii.blogspot.co.uk/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

15-07-2012, 12:53 PM	#2
Rain321 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10	http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/terrapin.jpg/ Here's an photo of the Terrapin I found. Couldn't manage to attach a pic.

15-07-2012, 01:09 PM	#4
Rain321 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10	http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/terrapin.jpg/

15-07-2012, 01:45 PM	#6
Rain321 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10	Apologies for the poor quality camera, I'm afraid that's the best I have access too ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...mag0026iw.jpg/

15-07-2012, 05:42 PM	#9
Rain321 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10	Apologies for the delayed response, I had to go run and errand . http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/terrapin1.jpg/ Here is a photo of under shell. I'm in Gibraltar (Just south of Spain).

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