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

8. Mackerel Aquatic turtles enjoy a bit of fish in their diet, but oily types such as mackerel are very high in fat, which can upset their nutritional balance, and lead to vitamin E deficiency.

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Native turtles in steep decline By 2016, B.C. ruled red-eared sliders are an invasive species. The proliferation began when these turtles were sold as pets.

The proliferation began when these turtles were sold as pets. People took home a coin-sized paddler, and it grew to the side of a dinner plate. A captive turtle can also live to 50 years old. Many ...

Melons – canteloupe, watermelon, honeydew, among others – are a huge treat for many types of turtle, although not all species can handle the high-sugar content.

Two girls who swam with pet turtles in a backyard pool were among 107 people sickened in America's largest salmonella outbreak blamed on turtles, researchers report. The 2007-08 outbreak involved ...

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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.