Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle as a fingerprint. A pet turtle might be an appealing addition to a household ...

One of the amazing turtle facts is that some turtle species are meat eaters, others omnivores, happily munching on a variety of meat, fish, ... 32 foods pet turtles should not eat 1.

The right diet for your turtle depends on their size, species, age, habitat, and other details. What to feed them . Generally, pet turtles are omnivores, meaning that they eat both meat and plants.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...

They may seem like low-maintenance pets, but most turtle species can live for decades, which makes them a lifelong commitment. Before Getting a Pet Turtle Turtles need a lot of special care and ...

Commercial sale of other species such as alligator snapping turtles, found in U.S. Gulf states and reaching up to 200 pounds, would be limited. Proposals would also tighten regulations on 13 ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A new Vermont law banning the sale of a popular species of pet turtles is now in effect.

Turtle lifespans depend on the species and may range from 25 to nearly 200 years. Here are the basics, plus record-breaking tortoises. ... How to care for a pet turtle.

The illegal trade of rare turtles is on the rise, and conservationists are concerned about the impact this will have on turtle populations. Demand for pet turtles may be contributing to species ...

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. People took home a coin-sized paddler ...