The box turtle and the painted turtle are both turtles from the family Emydidae. Both painted turtles and box turtles are ...

Painted turtles typically eat their food while swimming, so items that float or that can be clipped to the side of the enclosure are best. Aquatic turtle pellets are a good staple diet, ...

Turtles often defecate while they eat, so keeping their food in a separate container can help them avoid accidentally eating feces. Clean any uneaten food out of their tank regularly so that it ...

Generally, turtles eat insects, fish, dark leafy greens, and freeze-dried mealworms. They need a healthy mix of 80% vegetables and 20% fruits. Turtles like squash, watermelon, and tomatoes.

In the United States, around 2.3 million households are home to reptiles, including turtles. Here's what the reptile can and cannot eat.

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...

Painted turtles are one of Delaware's most common turtles, seen frequently along freshwater ditches or retention ponds. They eat primarily aquatic plants and can range in size from 2½ to 10 ...

Springtime brings baby turtles, here’s what to do if you find hatchlings Though not endangered, painted turtles have a “pretty rough life,” said wildlife ecologist Dan Thompson, who said ...