If somebody says that they got a new pet turtle, there’s a big chance that it’s a red-eared slider. This species is the most popular in the United States. It’s also common as a pet across the globe.

Answer: Yes, you could have kept it. As per the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14, section 5.60, there are three non-native subspecies of turtles that are legal to fish for and keep: ...

I am an 80-year-old woman who has a red-striped turtle. I've had him for over 10 years. Unfortunately, I'm no longer able to care for him. Do you know a place that will take him? Red-eared sliders are ...

Adopting a new pet is exciting, especially if you get to bond with them from when they’re a baby. Knowing how to care for your baby red-eared slider is essential to their survival early on, as they ...

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 ...

Inga Cotton has learned to love the Zen of the red-eared slider turtle. Usually that means following the turtle’s slow-but-steady lead at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, where for about a decade ...

Maybe you’re searching for a family pet that doesn’t come with a side of allergies (like a cat or dog), or maybe you like watching pet turtles move about their habitat. The lifespan of a red-eared ...

Turbo enjoying time swimming around in the turtle pond and getting good meals and exercise.(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance) Turbo is a pretty female red-eared slider turtle. Turbo recently arrived at ...