Scottish SPCA

Martini and Mojito are young terrapins who measure approximately three inches across their shell. Terrapins are often sold in pet shops as turtles and are about the size of a 50 pence coin, they can have a certain appeal at that size and are often bought and put into small tanks they soon outgrow.

Terrapins are not a pet for a novice and should never be bought or sold on impulse. They require a great deal of knowledge and care from their owner along with the correct tank/vivarium set up.

Terrapins can live for 30 - 40 years and are therefore a long term commitment for any pet owner. They require access to water for swimming and also dry land or basking rocks under a heat lamp and UV spectrum lighting as they are cold blooded amphibians. Mature terrapins should be fed on a mixed diet of meat and vegetation along with commercially available food and supplements like cuttlefish containing calcium.

Before considering rehoming an animal, please read our rehoming conditions.

You can help rescue and rehome more animals like Martini and Mojito by joining the Scottish SPCA for as little as £1 per week. Join today