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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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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agohi, i own 2 terrapins.
the longest the have stayed out of water is 3-4 hours but i heard they can stay out for about a week or so.
hope i helped :)
thanks
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∙ 11y agoterrapins can live on land or water at all different ages but they need to be fed on land
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How lond can a terrapin stay under water for?
3hrs max
How long does a terrapin live for?
about 30 years
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
How long can snakes stay under water?
1 hour
How lond can a terrapin stay under water for?
3hrs max
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.
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 does a terrapin live for?
about 30 years
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 long can wolves stay under water?
They can stay under water for 10 seconds.
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
What was the terrapin war?
If was a tank used on water and land in the second world war
