The red-eared slider and the painted turtle are both fascinating turtles that are popular pets around the world, with the painted turtle being second in popularity only to the red-eared slider. If you ...

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 ...

Long regarded as one of the longest-living pets you could ever own, turtles surprise many pet owners with how long they can live. Whether you have a red eared slider or a map turtle, these reptiles ...

While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...