Snapping turtles are not the kind of animal that most people think of as “cute” with their funnel-shaped noses, thick, warty bodies, and armored tails. Box turtles are cute. Sea turtles are adorable.
Tiny turtles may be adorable — but they’re the source of a salmonella outbreak. The mini reptiles have caused 37 people across 13 states to be infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Agbeni ...
On a sunny afternoon in northwest DuPage County, a small turtle with a smile plastered on its face slid off a log into a marsh and began its first day of life in the wild. The yearling was among a ...
Turtles are one of the oldest kinds of reptiles on the planet. Their hard shell and slow-moving mannerisms make them unique pets. They’re hardy creatures and can be fun to care for. They may seem like ...
A salmonella outbreak has been linked to small turtles, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. So far, 15 people have been sickened across 11 states, with five requiring ...
Pet turtles may be cute enough to kiss, but the infectious germs they carry can come with serious consequences. A salmonella outbreak linked to the shelled swimmers can be found in 21 states, ...