Turtles are wonderful pets and can be great fun to observe and interact with, but they have some very specific needs that's why we've rounded these tips for taking care of pet turtles. One amazing ...

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 ...

Tiny turtles are undoubtedly adorable creatures, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to steer clear of giving them a cuddle and a kiss following a salmonella outbreak.

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 ...

A salmonella outbreak in 11 states has been linked to small turtles, the CDC announced last week. Twenty-six people have fallen ill from the bacteria, including residents in California, Illinois, ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

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 ...

Now, a year into a state ban on the sale of pond slider turtles, officials are still tracking where they are turning up in ...

Tiny turtles are the cause of a multistate outbreak of salmonella that has led to five hospitalizations, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. The agency has linked an ...