Turtles and Tortoises
Information about keeping turtles and tortoises as pets including the care of aquatic turtles (red eared sliders and others), box turtles, and various species of tortoises.
Pet Turtles and Salmonella
Every so often, you will hear from the media about the risks of Salmonella from pet turtles. Sometimes the news sounds dire and scary, but the risks are not new and they can be managed. Here are four things you should know about Salmonella and pet turtles, including red eared sliders.
Every so often, you will hear from the media about the risks of Salmonella from pet turtles. Sometimes the news sounds dire and scary, but the risks are not new and they can be managed. Here are four things you should know about Salmonella and pet turtles, including red eared sliders.
Transporting Pet Turtles by Car
Some things to consider when you need to transport a red eared slider turtle in a car, for example if you are moving.
Some things to consider when you need to transport a red eared slider turtle in a car, for example if you are moving.
Tips on Moving with Turtles
A reader shares her experiences and tips on moving with turtles.
A reader shares her experiences and tips on moving with turtles.
Turtle Pictures
Gallery of pet turtle pictures submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.
Gallery of pet turtle pictures submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.
Sales of Turtle Hatchlings under 4 Inches in the US
A reminder that the sale of turtle hatchlings is illegal in the US, and how to report people and businesses that break the rules.
A reminder that the sale of turtle hatchlings is illegal in the US, and how to report people and businesses that break the rules.
Turtle Terminology
Definitions for some common terms used in reference to turtles.
Definitions for some common terms used in reference to turtles.
Top Turtle Care Books
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets, but are actually quite demanding as pets. To find out how to properly care for your pet turtle or tortoise and ensure a long and healthy life, investing in a good selection of books from this list is well worth the cost.
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets, but are actually quite demanding as pets. To find out how to properly care for your pet turtle or tortoise and ensure a long and healthy life, investing in a good selection of books from this list is well worth the cost.
Full Book Review - Turtles and Tortoises for Dummies
A review of the book, Turtles and Tortoises for Dummies, by Liz Palika.
A review of the book, Turtles and Tortoises for Dummies, by Liz Palika.
Care Sheets - California Turtle and Tortoise Club
From the Chelonian Archives of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club, a huge selection of care articles on many toroise and turtle species.
From the Chelonian Archives of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club, a huge selection of care articles on many toroise and turtle species.
World Chelonian Trust - Turtle and Tortoise Care Sheets
Wide selection of care sheets for turtles and tortoises, from the World Chelonian Trust, and organization intended to support the conservation of turtles and the proper captive care of turtles.
Wide selection of care sheets for turtles and tortoises, from the World Chelonian Trust, and organization intended to support the conservation of turtles and the proper captive care of turtles.