terrapin hiding

by zo
(ireland)

hello just bought a baby tarapin and he is hiding be hind his rock and wont come out . pluss he is not swimming much im warried please help me .

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Feb 14, 2011
terrapins hiding
by: adam

they are ,shy, talk to your terrapins let them see your hands and face, after some time they should let you stroke the back of their necks, i,ve had my two six months they are now my mates. and no i,m not crazy lol.

Feb 08, 2011
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by: Chew Kai MIng

It is just scared/alarmed with its sudden change of surroundings. Leave it alone. But if it does not eat, then it is a matter of concern.

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