Due to their small size, spotted turtles make great pets for people with limited space. As adults, these little guys reach only about 4.5 inches and weigh less than a pound.

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. ... Small pet turtles blamed for salmonella outbreak that sickened 15 people.

The CDC also noted that pet turtles of any size could carry Salmonella in their droppings, even if they appear healthy and clean. Salmonella from turtle droppings can spread to other turtles, tank ...

Turtles shipped by mail often don't survive the trip, and those kept in small tanks in pet stores live unhappy lives. If you’re interested in buying a turtle, you’ll need to determine what ...

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 ...

The Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of turtles with shells less than four inches long in 1975, an attempt to keep them away from kids back when small pet turtles were all the rage.

Small pet turtles popular among kids led to 103 cases of salmonella poisoning. By ABC News. February 9, 2009, 3:44 PM. Jan. 24, 2008 — -- A salmonella outbreak that sickened and resulted in ...

Small pet turtles purchased online are responsible for sickening 15 people across 11 States with Salmonella, ... Stay healthy around your pet turtle by always washing your hands after touching, ...