When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems ...

Getting a pet is a big commitment. Pets require time and money. They also need to be cared for properly. The question is, are ...

When it comes to food, your pet turtle's diet is omnivorous. Younger turtles − between 7 and 10 years old − should eat more meat, but as they get older, they will also consume vegetables and ...

When it comes to your pet turtle, their diet is omnivorous. Younger turtles, between 7-to-10 years old, will need more meat, but as they get older, they will eat meat, vegetables and fruit, according ...

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles.

Many of the turtles in his care are red-eared sliders, which are permitted into N.L. as pets. But he said he also has yellow-bellied sliders, which aren't permitted in the province without a permit.