"But red-eared sliders were the cheapest turtles ... released and are inter-breeding with native Florida turtles such as the yellow-bellied slider, said Scott Hardin, exotic species coordinator ...

Whether you’re caring for a red-eared slider as a pet or just have a few hanging out in your backyard, it can be helpful to know the average lifespan of these unique turtles and what sort of factors ...

BILLINGS — Here’s a national issue in which Montana has raced out in front of the pack: turtles. State Fish Wildlife and Park officials have concluded there is no room under the Big Sky for ...

Red-eared sliders make excellent pets for both beginner and expert reptile enthusiasts alike, but they need quite large enclosures to thrive in captivity. There are a few different options to choose ...

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, and red-eared sliders require a ...

Any sightings of red-eared slider turtles need to be reported to Auckland Council. The dinner-plate sized turtles have recently been spotted in Titirangi and Swanson and their impact on the ...

You might get a fever diarrhea or abdominal pain. Does anyone remember the wild and crazy story that happened in Buffalo New York with the turtles? A man was at the Taste of Buffalo event in downtown ...

Late last month, Indian officials seized nearly 3,400 red-eared slider turtles and other exotic animals from the luggage of several airline passengers. As the Deccan Herald reported, officials ...