The American bullfrog and the leopard frog were once the only options for frog keepers, but now there is a far wider variety ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Of the 41 people the agency interviewed, 27 of them (66%) had recent contact with tiny pet turtles. Samples from some of the turtles matched the bacteria type found in the infected owners.