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Old 20-04-2012, 09:25   #1
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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.

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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!

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Old 21-04-2012, 04:49   #2
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?

Can we start this thread again without the name calling from the start please
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Old 21-04-2012, 12:33   #4
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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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Old 21-04-2012, 12:40   #5
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?

The pond in Oak Hill is fenced off.
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Old 21-04-2012, 12:59   #6
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?

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The pond in Oak Hill is fenced off.
It's not very big anyway is it, unless they built a new on in last 15 years?
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Old 21-04-2012, 15:14   #7
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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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Old 24-04-2012, 00:21   #8
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Re: Terrapins in ponds and canals!?

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Used to be one loose in the lodge at Broad Oak years ago, my brother once caught it whilst fishing!
Did it eat his bait? Or did he hook it by accident? If he landed it I wonder did he put it back?
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Old 24-04-2012, 11:22   #9
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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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