As aquatic turtles, they need a large tank that can hold at least 75 gallons of water. These pet turtles accept almost all foods. They enjoy a mixed omnivorous diet of crickets, mealworms ...

Freshwater turtles live in farm dams, creeks and wetlands across Australia. They often travel over land when these wetlands or farm dams dry up, or during breeding season.

This species lives in areas of shallow water and abundant woody vegetation in the lower ... We suggest not to capture any wild turtles to keep as pets. But if you should, keep them only for a few ...

Otherwise, the water “will be dirty in a week” and ... the CDC reported. Keeping turtles and other pets clean and healthy requires investment in money and time. Even that 80-gallon tank ...

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 may be cute enough to kiss ... “These germs can easily spread to their bodies, tank water, and anything in the area where they live and roam. You can get sick from touching a ...

More sea turtle hatchlings are finding their way home, thanks to initiatives being launched by the City of Delray Beach.

Police said many baby turtles got stuck in a stairwell on their way to the lake. Animal protection officers were able to ...

Armed with new protections, this turtle could be the catalyst for halting a huge and controversial engineering project ...

Turtles may carry salmonella on their skin and shell, according to pet care and public health websites ... It can spread to turtles' bodies, water, food dishes, enclosures, and anywhere else they go.