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Yes, terrapins live in water, although if housing in a fish tank they need somewhere they can get up and out of the water to take a breath and sleep. They do not breathe underwater like fish as they do not have gills but can swim, much like humans, underwater by holding their breath, they they therefore need a shore, or some rock formation where they can come up for air, rest and breathe normally. Small terrapins can hold their breath for a few minutes, larger ones for up to 12 minutes and larger wild sea turtles, much longer.
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How lond can a terrapin stay under water for?
Terrapins can typically stay submerged underwater for around 5-10 minutes. However, this can vary depending on factors such as the terrapin's age, health, and specific species. It is important to provide terrapins with opportunities to bask and breathe air regularly.
What adaptation does terrapin have?
Shell:to protect it feet: to let it swim in the water neck :so that the water will flow out MMK
Can you put diamond back terrapins with yellow bellied terrapin?
Yes world of water them in together
What is the choctaw word for turtle?
The terrapin was the Indian word for turtle. Many tribal creation stories say that earth was born on the back of Turtle. Since it carries its home on its back, it has also been recognized as having the ability to "manage" in difficult circumstances. Some folk tales say that if a turtle is flipped over, it cannot right itself and will eventually die. This however is not necessarily true, the strong neck muscles that Turtle possesses can flip Turtle upright. Turtle has good hearing and can sense movement in the water through the membranes in the skin. Turtle even has a sense of smell and pretty good eyesight, reminding us not to judge any of our relations by outward appearances. The Racing Terrapin - Cherokee Story Long ago the rabbit and the terrapin had a race. They had a long way to go and each hoped to win. They crossed valleys and high hills, and at the top of the each hill a new terrapin started. That's the way they did throughout the entire race. (There was only one rabbit, but there were many terrapins - a different one who started at the top of each hilltop.) Therefore the rabbit was left behind. So the terrapin won the race. That's all. The Terrapin and the Deer Race The Terrapin and the Deer wanted to have a race. The terrapin said, "I am going to wear a white corn-shuck on my head." So he gathered his friends and told them that they were to station themselves at the top of each hill over which the race was to be run. So at each hilltop sat a terrapin exactly like the others. When they (the terrapin and the deer) started the race, they went downhill and uphill, and at the top sat the terrapin. When they went down in the valley again, then up the hill, there sat the terrapin who had arrived there already. Then when he went down and up the third time, there sat the terrapin already. The terrapin won the race, they say. He used his friends with corn-shucks just like he had and placed them at intervals. That's all.
Do terrapin smell?
They give a nasty smell
What is the difference between turtle and terrapin and tortoise?
tortoise live on land,on sand. turtles live in water. and terrapin live on both. you already know the difference between tortoise and turtle.but you dont know the difference between terrapin. well,terrapin has a long neck and soft shell.
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.
How lond can a terrapin stay under water for?
Terrapins can typically stay submerged underwater for around 5-10 minutes. However, this can vary depending on factors such as the terrapin's age, health, and specific species. It is important to provide terrapins with opportunities to bask and breathe air regularly.
What do you need for a terrapin?
i have new terrapin and recommend: a open-roofed, small aquarium. terrapin food. a fellow terrapin preferably of the opposite sex so it has a friend/mate. a lamp above the mini aquarium to give light and heat. lukewarm water to fill the base of the mini aquarium about 3-4 cm deep.
How long Max does a terrapin sleep?
as long as the stupid animal wants to
Which water creatures start with the letter T?
Turtle Terrapin
How long can garter snakes stay under water?
how long can garter snakes stay under water?
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
How long can wolves stay under water?
They can stay under water for 10 seconds.
Can a baby terrapin live with a larger terrapin?
No
Can you get a boy terrapin and a girl terrapin?
yes
