She lost her beloved companion, a female turtle named Tucker, and now she wants the community to help her find her pet. It seems that Tucker, a red-eared slider, escaped through a tiny break in ...

Other times, the birds outlive their owners altogether. Romain's experience shows why experts say pet birds and turtles belong in your will, more so than dogs or cats. Because the animals have ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Aquarium admitted its smallest patient into its Sea Turtle Care Center after it was found floating on marine debris. Chia, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, was ...

If considering a pet turtle, ensure to purchase only those with shells longer than 4 inches from reputable dealers, which comply with the ban on smaller turtles. Turtles are not recommended as ...

Federal law bans the sale of small turtles as pets, but "despite the ban, some online retailers, pet stores, and roadside ...

According to the CDC's report, more cases resulted from turtles sold at a brick-and-mortar pet shop in an unnamed state, at least one turtle brought to a swap meet, and two cases of someone receiving ...

North America's smallest turtle, the endangered bog turtle ... If they do not relocate these sites, it may harm the animals in the long run. If you have pet turtles, it is important to give them a ...

A Katikati couple is on a mission to teach reptile owners to be more responsible with their cold-blooded pets. It comes amid ...

Pet turtles are making Americans across the country sick to their stomach. Over 50 people in 21 states have recently been sickened by Salmonella bacteria tied to small turtles, according to the ...