Tiny turtles are undoubtedly adorable creatures, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to steer clear of giving them a cuddle and a kiss following a salmonella outbreak.

When you think of salmonella – if you ever do – you probably think about raw meat or eggs as the culprit. But a 16-state outbreak of salmonella launched a CDC investigation that found an unusual cause ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

MADISON, Wis. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to small turtles. The CDC said pet turtles can carry salmonella ...

Fifteen people in 11 different states have reported an illness connected to the outbreak; five of those individuals have been hospitalized The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ...

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Turtles are wonderful pets and can be great fun to observe and interact with, but they have some very specific needs that's why we've rounded these tips for taking care of pet turtles. One amazing ...