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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rain is just another form of wet for red-eared slider turtles, who spend their time in and out of water in ponds, sloughs, and rivers. One advantage though is that rain softens the ...

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 ...

I have a soft spot for turtles and terrapins. I love seeing them hanging out on logs and rocks and floating along on top of the water in places where they live. My favorite time to watch them, though, ...

Claim to fame: Of the 21 species and sub-species of turtles native to Missouri, the red-eared slider is one that's well-known around the world and — if you live in Asia or Europe — one highly disliked ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Clove Lakes Park is home to at least three species of turtles. The eastern painted turtle and red-eared slider are often seen on rocks and logs, basking in the sun. While ...