Similar in size to a painted turtle, the pond slider is another popular contender on the pet turtle list. This, unfortunately, is ill-advised. Pond sliders do not make for good pets. The reason ...

In Algonquin, Canada, a freshly hatched painted turtle faces mortal danger - she must cross Highway 60. If she makes it she still has a forest of giants to travel through before she reaches the ...

If you're a fan of reptiles and snakes, you can legally collect these native Colorado species to add to your collection.