{"id":76107,"date":"2022-04-22T04:08:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T04:08:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:08:41","slug":"what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/","title":{"rendered":"What is difference between terrapin and turtle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_is_difference_between_terrapin_and_turtle\" title=\"What is difference between terrapin and turtle?\">What is difference between terrapin and turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Is_a_terrapin_a_sea_turtle\" title=\"Is a terrapin a sea turtle?\">Is a terrapin a sea turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_do_terrapins_mean\" title=\"What do terrapins mean?\">What do terrapins mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Can_you_eat_terrapin\" title=\"Can you eat terrapin?\">Can you eat terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_makes_a_turtle_a_terrapin\" title=\"What makes a turtle a terrapin?\">What makes a turtle a terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_is_difference_between_turtle_tortoise_and_terrapin\" title=\"What is difference between turtle tortoise and terrapin?\">What is difference between turtle tortoise and terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Is_a_tortoise_a_terrapin\" title=\"Is a tortoise a terrapin?\">Is a tortoise a terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Do_terrapins_live_in_the_sea\" title=\"Do terrapins live in the sea?\">Do terrapins live in the sea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Are_turtles_and_terrapins_the_same\" title=\"Are turtles and terrapins the same?\">Are turtles and terrapins the same?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_kind_of_animal_is_a_terrapin\" title=\"What kind of animal is a terrapin?\">What kind of animal is a terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_is_the_difference_between_turtle_and_sea_turtle\" title=\"What is the difference between turtle and sea turtle?\">What is the difference between turtle and sea turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Does_terrapin_mean_turtle\" title=\"Does terrapin mean turtle?\">Does terrapin mean turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_does_Swivit_mean\" title=\"What does Swivit mean?\">What does Swivit mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_is_the_origin_of_the_word_terrapin\" title=\"What is the origin of the word terrapin?\">What is the origin of the word terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#How_do_you_cook_terrapins\" title=\"How do you cook terrapins?\">How do you cook terrapins?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Is_it_legal_to_eat_turtle_in_the_US\" title=\"Is it legal to eat turtle in the US?\">Is it legal to eat turtle in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Do_turtles_taste_good\" title=\"Do turtles taste good?\">Do turtles taste good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Is_turtle_can_be_eaten\" title=\"Is turtle can be eaten?\">Is turtle can be eaten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_turtle_and_a_terrapin\" title=\"What is the difference between a turtle and a terrapin?\">What is the difference between a turtle and a terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_classifies_as_a_terrapin\" title=\"What classifies as a terrapin?\">What classifies as a terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_tortoise_is_a_terrapin\" title=\"How can you tell if a tortoise is a terrapin?\">How can you tell if a tortoise is a terrapin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Is_turtle_and_tortoise_same\" title=\"Is turtle and tortoise same?\">Is turtle and tortoise same?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Is_a_tortoise_and_a_turtle_the_same_thing\" title=\"Is a tortoise and a turtle the same thing?\">Is a tortoise and a turtle the same thing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#Can_you_call_a_tortoise_a_turtle\" title=\"Can you call a tortoise a turtle?\">Can you call a tortoise a turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-difference-between-terrapin-and-turtle\/#What_is_the_habitat_of_terrapins\" title=\"What is the habitat of terrapins?\">What is the habitat of terrapins?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_difference_between_terrapin_and_turtle\"><\/span>What is difference between terrapin and turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Broadly speaking the word <b>terrapin is used to describe those chelonians living in freshwater, while the word turtle is reserved for those in marine environments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_terrapin_a_sea_turtle\"><\/span>Is a terrapin a sea turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Terrapins are the semi-aquatic, freshwater-living versions of turtles. They live in either fresh or slightly salty (brackish) water, and you will find them by waterholes, ponds or lakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_terrapins_mean\"><\/span>What do terrapins mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A terrapin is <b>a turtle living in fresh or brackish water. Terrapin is an Algonquian word for turtle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_terrapin\"><\/span>Can you eat terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Terrapin, a name derived from a hodgepodge of the Algonquin, Abenaki and Delaware words for edible or good-tasting turtle, <b>had been part of the Native American diet for centuries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_turtle_a_terrapin\"><\/span>What makes a turtle a terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Terrapins are turtles that <b>spend time both on land and in brackish, swampy water. The word terrapin comes from an Algonquian Indian word meaning a little turtle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_difference_between_turtle_tortoise_and_terrapin\"><\/span>What is difference between turtle tortoise and terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As members of the Chelonian reptile family, turtles, tortoises and terrapins are related. The difference between tortoises and turtles is that <b>tortoises are herbivores that live on land while turtles are omnivores that live in the sea. Terrapins are one type of small turtle that lives in brackish water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_tortoise_a_terrapin\"><\/span>Is a tortoise a terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the same time, <b>terrapins are those that live in freshwater, and tortoises are land-dwelling species. Of course, these are all just generalisations and, depending upon where you live, these terms may be interchanged or used in different ways.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_terrapins_live_in_the_sea\"><\/span>Do terrapins live in the sea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These creatures spend most of their lives at sea, only returning to land in order to lay eggs. Many species are prized for their meat or eggs, which when combined with their low reproductive rates, has meant many are now considered critically endangered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_turtles_and_terrapins_the_same\"><\/span>Are turtles and terrapins the same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turtle, tortoise, and terrapin are all names for the hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles in the taxonomic order Chelonia. Basically, <b>they&#8217;re all turtles. The exact name used for a particular type of turtle, though, can vary depending upon where they live or where YOU live.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_animal_is_a_terrapin\"><\/span>What kind of animal is a terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>turtle<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_turtle_and_sea_turtle\"><\/span>What is the difference between turtle and sea turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They tend to move slooooowly. <b>Turtles have webbed toes for paddling through the water and can be surprisingly speedy on land.<\/b><b>Sea turtles have fused-together toes that form flippers. They hold the title for fastest-swimming reptiles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_terrapin_mean_turtle\"><\/span>Does terrapin mean turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Terrapins are turtles that spend time both on land and in brackish, swampy water. <b>The word terrapin comes from an Algonquian Indian word meaning a little turtle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Swivit_mean\"><\/span>What does Swivit mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>a state of nervous excitement, haste, or anxiety; flutter: I was in such a swivet that I could hardly speak. QUIZ YOURSELF ON HAS VS. HAVE!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_origin_of_the_word_terrapin\"><\/span>What is the origin of the word terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The name terrapin is <b>derived from torope, a word in an Algonquian language that referred to the species Malaclemys terrapin (the Diamondback terrapin). It appears that the term became part of common usage during the colonial era of North America and was carried back to Great Britain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cook_terrapins\"><\/span>How do you cook terrapins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cooking Tips <b>You scald a live terrapin in boiling water for around 2 minutes, then remove, and peel off the skin and toe-nails. Put into fresh boiling water, until the shell can be taken off easily and the leg meat is tender (45 minutes to an hour.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_legal_to_eat_turtle_in_the_US\"><\/span>Is it legal to eat turtle in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They cannot be legally consumed. Turtles can bioaccumulate contaminants at levels that could be a potential human health concern. Turtles accumulate contaminants in their fat, organs, and skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turtles_taste_good\"><\/span>Do turtles taste good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The meat of the turtle is reddish-pink in color and has a distinctive flavor that <b>some describe as fishy or pork-like. The texture can be compared to veal or crab, but many find it similar to chicken.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_turtle_can_be_eaten\"><\/span>Is turtle can be eaten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snapping turtles and sea turtles are the most commonly eaten turtles. While turtles are a part of some regional cuisines, including the spicy symphony of flavors found in southern Louisiana, they are not considered a mainstream entree. For this reason, if you are going to cook a turtle, be selective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_turtle_and_a_terrapin\"><\/span>What is the difference between a turtle and a terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Broadly speaking the word <b>terrapin is used to describe those chelonians living in freshwater, while the word turtle is reserved for those in marine environments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_classifies_as_a_terrapin\"><\/span>What classifies as a terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>terrapin, (Malaclemys terrapin), a term formerly used to refer to <b>any aquatic turtle but now restricted largely, though not exclusively, to the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) of the turtle family Emydidae.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_tortoise_is_a_terrapin\"><\/span>How can you tell if a tortoise is a terrapin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The difference between tortoises and turtles is that tortoises are herbivores that live on land while turtles are omnivores that live in the sea. <b>Terrapins are one type of small turtle that lives in brackish water<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_turtle_and_tortoise_same\"><\/span>Is turtle and tortoise same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the same time, <b>terrapins are those that live in freshwater, and tortoises are land-dwelling species. Of course, these are all just generalisations and, depending upon where you live, these terms may be interchanged or used in different ways.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_tortoise_and_a_turtle_the_same_thing\"><\/span>Is a tortoise and a turtle the same thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Broadly speaking <b>the word terrapin is used to describe those chelonians living in freshwater, while the word turtle is reserved for those in marine environments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_call_a_tortoise_a_turtle\"><\/span>Can you call a tortoise a turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tortoises have more rounded and domed shells where turtles have thinner, more water-dynamic shells. Turtle shells are more streamlined to aid in swimming. One major key difference is that tortoises spend most of their time on land and turtles are adapted for life spent in water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_habitat_of_terrapins\"><\/span>What is the habitat of terrapins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The terrapin isn&#8217;t very different to a turtle. That&#8217;s because it is a turtle. You&#8217;ll find that <b>terrapins are a group of freshwater turtles (that is they live in lakes and streams rather in the seas and oceans) but they can live in brackish (slightly salty) water if they need to.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is difference between terrapin and turtle?Is a terrapin a sea turtle?What do terrapins mean?Can you eat terrapin?What makes a turtle a terrapin?What is difference between turtle tortoise and terrapin?Is a tortoise a terrapin?Do terrapins live in the sea?Are turtles and terrapins the same?What kind of animal is a terrapin?What is the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76107"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76107"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76107\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}