When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as ...

The CDC reports that an outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles has impacted 21 states and appears to be growing. The outbreak has already sickened 51 people with 23 being so sick that ...

A salmonella outbreak in 11 states has been linked to small turtles, the CDC announced last week. Twenty-six people have fallen ill from the bacteria, including residents in California, Illinois, ...

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 ...

Aug. 23, 2023 -- Health officials say they have linked a salmonella outbreak to small pet turtles. The outbreak includes 26 people getting sick with salmonella and at least nine people being ...

Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native ...