They’re cute but potentially deadly. Tiny pet turtles, some of them the size of a quarter, are to blame for six ongoing salmonella outbreaks that have sickened nearly 200 people and counting ...

“After seeing the film and thinking real turtles jump through the air or fly like Ninja turtles, kids ask parents to buy live turtles,” the American Tortoise Rescue said.

We love our pets. We buy them treats and toys and even cute jackets for the cold weather, but far rarer is treating them to pet manicures . . . especially when the pet happens to be a turtle ...

Along with avoiding things like kissing and cuddling, the CDC advises all pet turtle owners to thoroughly wash their hands after handling the animals and to avoid cleaning their habitats or toys ...

As the latest “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie rolls into theaters next month, there’s a new warning for parents tempted to add some real, live turtle-power to their family: Don't.The ...