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alien invader, American red-eared terrapin, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, invasive terrapin, invasive turtle, terrapin, turtle
Does anyone else see the irony in the fact that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles battled alien invaders for the good of society, yet the popularity of their comic books, TV cartoons and films created a craze for pet turtles, the idiotic and irresponsible owners of which have now created their own alien invaders by releasing their unwanted pets into Britain’s rivers, ponds and assorted waterways?
earthstar 
I’m not sure if they were this variety but a ‘lake’ (big pond, really) in a park I used to go to a lot when I lived in London, was suddenly invaded by large terrapins and they were quite vicious. I remember tiny terrapins from when I was a child – one of my family had some in a tank – and even at that small size they’d have the tip of your finger off if they could get at it!
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I’ve heard stories of them predating birds’ eggs and chicks so your information doesn’t surprise me, Val.
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