Bringing a turtle home might feel like a relaxed, low-maintenance choice compared to a playful dog or a demanding fish tank. But the truth is, these slow-moving reptiles come with long-term ...

Turtles are wonderful pets and can be great fun to observe and interact with, but they have some very specific needs that's why we've rounded these tips for taking care of pet turtles. One amazing ...

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Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than meets the ...

Which turtle food and treats are best? Curious, charming and generally more active than lizards and snakes, turtles are a popular choice for people interested in keeping a quiet, low-maintenance pet.

Filled with live plants, substrates, and glimmering schools of fish, a perfectly curated aquarium is an awe-inspiring art form. But the best aquarium pets that aren’t fish prove that our finned ...

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 ...

University of Illinois veterinary student Jaime Lyke and two turtles she sampled in her research over the summer. University of Illinois veterinary student Jaime Lyke and two turtles she sampled in ...