Water turtles require more extensive care and are recommended to be kept outdoors to help duplicate it's natural environment, ...

Distinguished by their relatively small size and colorful shells, painted turtles are popular among those seeking to keep these little reptiles as pets. Their size makes them easy to manage ...

Small turtles cannot legally be sold as pets because of the Salmonella infection risk. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

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 ...

The animal-based or sourced food includes processed pet food like sardines, turtle pellets, and trout chow. You can also feed them boiled chicken, beef, and turkey cut into small pieces and cooked at ...

Despite their prevalence among pet owners, many may not know what makes the reptile's diet. After being on Earth for over 200 million years, turtles have had plenty of time to determine what they ...

Turtles are semi-aquatic creatures that can be kept as pets with minimal effort. Their diet varies based on species, habitat, and age. Pet turtles require a balanced diet of meat, vegetables, and ...