They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from owners. Whether it's a turtle or a tortoise, Americans are bringing the creatures into their homes and learning the animals aren't the ...

Whether you’re a proud tortoise owner or taking care of a playful aquatic turtle, understanding what your reptile buddy can ...

Feeding turtles and tortoises right means mimicking their natural diet; the wrong foods, even common ones, can be harmful.

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 ...

Turtles are semi-aquatic creatures that can be kept as pets with minimal effort. Their diet varies based on species, habitat, ...

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!