Wanted - terrapins

[possej]

Im currently looking for 1 or 2 terrapins.
I have a huge tank lol but i plan on getting more once i get more experience from 1 or 2.
I live in the glocestershire area.
If anyone has any spare or needs any rehomed please contact me either on here or at crewmassive1@hotmail.co.uk

many thanks
jay

[Graham]

There a hundreds in rescue centres all over the country looking for new homes, what species are you looking for, and what do you call a "huge" tank?

[messengermatt]

May i suggest you move this post to the classifieds area as this is the help and advice section.

You will also need to provide dimensions of the tank for anyone to help you, and also what breed of terrapin you are looking for.

Chances are you will need to prove you can care for it before anyone gives you one as they are currently under dispute with the RSPCA due to people not looking after them properly.

Also terrapins get rather big so you will need alot of room if you want more than one.

YBS can grow to 12" plus and eventually need a very large setup, much bigger than many people would consider having.

Also see this post, you have to be commited to atleast 30 years if you are serious

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/shell...ns-please.html

[Sarah-Jayne]

How huge is a huge tank? cos they need ALOT of space! the have a nasty bite too! so many end up dumped in ponds and rivers because people get bored of them when they grow up, its sad

[Mrs Mental]

Could you fit a 12 year old hormonal female and a 15 year old with ADHD in your tank please?

I would suggest you ahve a really good read up on what sort of thing you want to put int he tank and then contact places such as the Tortoise Trust to see about offering to rehome some turtles.

[possej]

the tank is about 6-8ft as its a corner tank,and it has all the accessories,but i thought terrapins was the easiest to start off with,i have read up on them and i will be very commited to them.they will be well looked after and very loved

[possej]

send me some pictures bud to crewmassive1@hotmail.co.uk

Originally Posted by Mrs Mental

Could you fit a 12 year old hormonal female and a 15 year old with ADHD in your tank please?

I would suggest you ahve a really good read up on what sort of thing you want to put int he tank and then contact places such as the Tortoise Trust to see about offering to rehome some turtles.

[angela__k__84]

Originally Posted by Mrs Mental

Could you fit a 12 year old hormonal female and a 15 year old with ADHD in your tank please?

I would suggest you ahve a really good read up on what sort of thing you want to put int he tank and then contact places such as the Tortoise Trust to see about offering to rehome some turtles.

Originally Posted by possej

send me some pictures bud to crewmassive1@hotmail.co.uk

I believe that was a joke!

[Graham]

i thought terrapins was the easiest to start off with

What do you mean by "terrapins" though? Terrapins are not a species, the term covers all species of semi-aquatic freshwater turtles, so what species are you thinking of keeping?

Your tank sounds pretty good, do you know what the volume is and can you post some photos of it?

If you're serious about this I can put you in touch with several rescue centres, but they will all want to be sure that you are committed and that you know what you're doing before they'll let you take any of their turts.

[possej]

well im after any type of terrapins really not specific.
and i am getting pictures now so will try upload them later this evening for all to see.