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.

The scientific name for a gopher tortoise is Gopherus polyphemus.

The scientific name for a red-eared slider turtle is Trachemys scripta elegans.

The scientific name for the freshwater turtle is Chelonia mydas.

The scientific name for the map turtle is Graptemys spp.

The scientific name for turtles in general is Testudines.

Bear in mind that different species also have specific subnames. Trionyx triunguis for example is the scientific name for the African Softshell Turtle.

Cabbage, bananas, lettuce, all greenery:) pretty much. etc

You can usually find a big-headed turtle in China, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand where they are often sold in local markets, causing them to become quite endangered.

The Madagascar Big-Headed Turtle usually remains in freshwater, slow-flowing rivers or streams. It is also endangered, ranking 13th in the list of the most endangered turtles of the world. Sometimes they are captured and shipped from their habitats to Asia so they may consume them as they please, usually for medicine.

Yes, it is bad for them. Turtles, just like any animals, need to be in water or surroundings as close to their natural habitat as possible. Chlorine is not part of their natural habitat. If you have the turtle in chlorinated water, remove it immediately, rinse it off, and put it in "plain" water.

Yes..They are freshwater turtles, occurring in lakes, streams, marshes.

A dead turtle.

Take youre turtle to the vet

It depends where you live.

Milk is something created by mammals to feed its young. Reptiles, including turtles, do not produce milk. I am not sure what effect feeding a turtle milk would have, but I highly doubt they can digest lactose, so they would suffer severe gas, cramps, and possibly even bleeding. Overall, it's probably not a good idea.

yes. they can run, its more of a scurry though, tortises are the real runners they are quite fast runners surprisingly.

a turtle is the one with just fin type legs no claws, tortoises have webbed feet nd little claws..

for along time up to like 20 mins!

Mine do not need a tank. They use shoulder mounted missles and Predator aircraft.

about 45 days

If you have just gotten your turtle, then don't fear, it may take a week or two for them to get accustomed to their new surroundings. One thing to look for, is if they are jumpy when you, or anyone else appears. Also if a change was made in its surroundings. If they are not jumpy, and are perfectly fine when you are around, then I advise you to look up a near reptile vet, and bring them in for a check-up, just to make sure nothing is wrong with your turtle.

The plastron is the part of the shell that faces the ground; it is the part protecting the turtle's abdomen. In the case of a yellow-bellied turtle such as a slider or cooter (as a hobbyist, I've had 2 MS yellow-bellied cooters in my life and I think they're great turtles), the plastron is in fact its yellow belly. Hope it helps.

Actually, if the conditions are right, it will. The problem is, what if you lose power and the fridge goes off? What if there is a problem with the fridge and it seems to be working on the outside, but is actually not cold enough on the inside, or becomes dangerously cold? Your turtle could either awaken from its hibernation locked in a fridge with no food or escape, or would die from freezing.

All and all, do not put your turtle in a fridge. The turtle gets no physical benefits from hibernation, and it is far too risky.

You can prepare turtle in a variety of ways, the easiest for survival means would be to lay the turtle on a bed of hot coals for about 20 min. Then just crack the shell and enjoy. Be sure to fully cook the turtle though, they can carry some nasty bugs, like salmonella

yes but can i get some info on how to take care of baby snapping turle eggs? plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the eggs are in my yard and the mom went uder my dads car and i got the mom and put her out in the woods because my dog tried to bit it but it bit my dog instead so now we are stuck with the eggs. PS: we wont give them up because we want as pet!!! and wont tell you my name.

Turtles protect themselves by drawing their limbs, tail, and head into their shells