17 Land Turtles That Make the Best Pets

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...
cbs12.com

Florida leads in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles in 21 states: CDC

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Pet owners might want to think twice before bringing home a tiny turtle as a pet. Not only because it's illegal, but because they're causing a salmonella outbreak.
The Norman Transcript

Tiny pet turtles blamed for salmonella outbreak

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 — mostly ...
Yahoo

Salmonella linked to turtles sickens 26 and leads to 9 hospitalizations, CDC warns

An outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to small turtles has sickened 26 people across 11 states. Now, the CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella caused by two strains of the ...
Staten Island Advance

Salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles in 11 states, including New York

A salmonella outbreak has been linked to small turtles in 11 states, including New York, according to public health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that, while ...