NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - A small turtle might seem like the ideal pet but health officials are warning people that turtles can damage your health with two girls made sick from salmonella after ...

Maybe you’re searching for a family pet that doesn’t come with a side of allergies (like a cat or dog), or maybe you like watching pet turtles move about their habitat. The lifespan of a red-eared ...

For reptile lovers, turtles can make great pets. With adequate space and water parameters, they offer lots of entertainment. They’re also more active than other small aquatic pets (like hermit crabs), ...

Red-eared slider turtles can live a good life in a secure outdoor pond, and can be quite entertaining to watch. Credit: Braastad family photo In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring ...