| Are you suffering from depression? You say you | | | | problems you may have to face. With a good |
| have tried everything, but nothing worked? Well, tell | | | | knowledge you will be able to handle it more |
| me, did you try petting? No? | | | | confidently. |
| BINGO! Now I think I know a miraculous remedy for | | | | Terrapins (chelonians) are cold blooded reptiles. |
| you! It has a great healing power and I am sure you | | | | Amphibious in nature, they are both aquatic and |
| will be benefited like some of my friends who were | | | | terrestrial. They are protected by a hard shell within |
| suffering from a multitude of stresses due to work | | | | which they can take shelter to deceive their enemy! |
| pressure, family feuds, diseases, loss of near and | | | | Yes you are right, they are known as 'turtles' or |
| dears etc, etc. | | | | 'Sliders' in United States. |
| So you want to learn more about it? Well, have a | | | | You will be surprised to know that they are one of |
| cute and cool pet. For that I would suggest an | | | | the oldest living creatures on the earth who walked |
| aquatic creature called 'Terrapin'! OH MY GOSH! | | | | along the dinosaurs, much before the first human |
| You don't know what terrapin is? Then let us go to a | | | | was born. |
| terrapin shop and ask the owner to explain | | | | Feed them balanced food to provide necessary |
| everything! Have patience my friend.! You may | | | | nutrients. Mineral and vitamin supplements can also be |
| contact a knowledgeable Terrapin-Breeder and dealer | | | | given. |
| too. | | | | Clean the tank regularly. |
| Here you are..., inside the famous pet shop of your | | | | See a good vet doctor as soon as you find your |
| city. The owner seems well-informed. Go and ask him | | | | terrapin sick. |
| everything about the terrapin...! It is important | | | | It lives long, needs your care and love, swims |
| because terrapins are different from other pets. | | | | playfully in front of your eyes in the terrarium and |
| The terrapin shop owner says: | | | | takes all worries out of you. Just relax and feel free |
| Before buying your terrapin, you will need a water | | | | of all stresses. |
| tank (Terrarium) fitted with artificial UV lamp, a | | | | So you can relax over a cup of steaming coffee and |
| thermostatic heater, an elevated platform for | | | | de-stress yourself by just watching your playful |
| basking, a filtering pump and a siphon. | | | | terrapin! |
| Ask the shop owner or the breeder about the | | | | Can there be anything better than this? |