Terrapin Time

Introducing Speedy and Bubbles! As part of my Chesapeake Connections class that I took this summer, my fourth graders were selected to help raise two diamondback terrapins. During the school year, my kids are able to watch, feed and measure these two amazing animals. During the long holiday breaks (Thanksgiving and Christmas), I was able to bring the terrapins home to look after. Our kids really enjoy having them here and the cats were equally happy to see them. At the moment, these two terrapins are roughly 20 grams a piece and about the size of a sticky note. Watching them grow and play in the water is a lot of fun!