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20-04-2012, 09:25
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Terrapins in ponds and canals!?
Where I am in London nearly every park pond or lake has some terrapins, these are the red-eared species and have been thrown in by people who had them as pets and then couldn't handle them as they grew bigger and capable of inflicting a wound.
THE BACKGROUND TO RED EARED TERRAPINS IN BRITAIN I just wonder if this has been a problem in Accrington/Hynburn area! These terrapins have been removed in some ponds but they can't get them all, as they are very quick if they sense a threat. They are a threat to natural wildlife! Last edited by kestrelx; 20-04-2012 at 09:31. |
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21-04-2012, 08:25
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?
Yeah,my black eared terrapin is getting upset...
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?
Thanks Mick for clearing it out the pond life!
 So from the response to my post I don't think terrapins are a problem up there? If anyone angles and have seen any then please post. But a spot that comes to mind they could have been released is the Pond in Blackburn Park. There isn't a big enough pond in Oak Hill Park. |
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21-04-2012, 12:40
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?
The pond in Oak Hill is fenced off.
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21-04-2012, 15:14
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?
Used to be one loose in the lodge at Broad Oak years ago, my brother once caught it whilst fishing!
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?
When I worked in St Helens I regularly used to see them in the canal near Pilkington's glass works. I think they thrived in the warm water run-off.
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