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Tortoise, or Box turtle No, I'm afraid not. The common name for a terrapin is the softshell turtle. The terrapin is aqautic, and the tortise and box are land turtles.
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Is terrapin the scientific name for a turtle?
No, terrapin is not the scientific name for a turtle. Terrapin typically refers to a type of turtle that is found in brackish water environments. The scientific name for turtles varies depending on the species, such as Chelonia mydas for the green sea turtle.
What can i keep with a diamond back terrapin?
Another diamond back terrapin ! If you're thinking of mixing species - DON'T - They'd never mix with others in the wild - forcing them to live with another animal will induce stress !
Which is cheaper to have a dog or a terrapin?
A terrapin
How do you tell a boy terrapin from a girl terrapin?
boy terrapin has spots and woman terrapin smell betterAnd The Guy Terrapins Have Longer Claws
Can you get a boy terrapin and a girl terrapin?
yes
Can a baby terrapin live with a larger terrapin?
No
What is the birth name of The Alaskan Malamute Goblin?
The Alaskan Malamute Goblin's birth name is Ooruk Terrapin.
How does the feet of the terrapin help the terrapin?
It help the terrapin to move its head immediately into its shell when predators are near or when they sense danger.
Is a terrapin a type of lizardsnaketurtle or crocodile?
A terrapin is a form of turtle.
A terrapin is a small what?
a terrapin comes in many species, but is a small turtle
Is a diamondback terrapin a carnivore herbivore or omnivore?
A diamondback terrapin is an omnivore.
Which university is Testudo the mascot of?
For over sixty years the Diamondback Terrapin, named Testudo has been the official mascot for the University of Maryland. While the origin of the terrapin is no mystery the name of Testudo is a mystery.
