It's not easy to take care of a pet turtle. But preparation can make it more manageable for future owners.

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Caring for tortoises, aquatic turtles, and terrapins means getting their meals just right – and that’s not as straightforward as tossing them a few leaves! These cool reptiles have some seriously ...

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 ...

A self-described turtle expert is begging people to stop burying their pets for the winter—and his impassioned PSA has ...

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 ...

Q: Our son wants to adopt a turtle from his friend, who has become bored with his pet. Is there any reason not to agree? A: Pet turtles commonly carry Salmonella bacteria, which can cause bloody ...

Dozens of people across 21 states have recently been sickened by Salmonella bacteria tied to small turtles, the CDC reports. Reading time 2 minutes Pet turtles are making Americans across the country ...

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 – ...