Small turtles cannot legally be sold as pets because of the Salmonella infection risk. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

For vegetables and fruits, pet turtles can have dandelions ... but in a predator-protected enclosure with only small areas for sun. Water turtles require more extensive care and are recommended ...

Its introduction to a region is usually due to people releasing their pet turtles into the wild. "Though small as juveniles, the turtles grow into large adults with complex needs which pet owners ...

While these turtles are popular pets and natives in the US, they are considered as invasive in Canada. "Though small as juveniles, the turtles grow into large adults with complex needs which pet ...