If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than meets the ...

Adopting a pet is a big decision. When that pet is a turtle you should remember the decades-long commitment to its care you’re signing up for. Their particular habitats vary greatly. You will need to ...

Public health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella linked to small turtles, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. Twenty-six cases in 11 states – ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to not get too close to pet turtles due to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning across the country. As of Friday, ...

The CDC reports that an outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles has impacted 21 states and appears to be growing. The outbreak has already sickened 51 people with 23 being so sick that ...

Pet owners love their animals so much they sometimes will plant a kiss on them. The cuteness of puppies, kittens, hamsters and even turtles is hard to resist. But, turtle owners should be more ...

Colton Guthrie had donated his pet red-eared slider, Tomalina, to the Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach when the turtle outgrew her home aquarium. Colton's mother told the Northwest Florida Daily News ...

Bringing a turtle home might feel like a relaxed, low-maintenance choice compared to a playful dog or a demanding fish tank. But the truth is, these slow-moving reptiles come with long-term ...