Derpa Turtle

It is a cryptic that lives in the uninhabited areas of Pennsylvania It is part gerbil and part turtle. It's shell is covered in fur which keeps it warm. It has whiskers and fur like a gerbil and scales and a shell like a turtle. They are quite small creatures that live in wet or muddy areas and hate human interaction. They are called Derpa Turtles because the word derp used as a substitute for speech regarded as meaningless or stupid, or to comment on a foolish or stupid action. The A is added to make it plural to mean they are all foolish they are not the smartest creatures but have managed to survive