Pet shops are ringing up profits from turtle sales, thanks to the success of the movie, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Unlike movie fads, though, pet turtles have real staying power if cared for ...

If somebody says that they got a new pet turtle, there’s a big chance that it’s a red-eared slider. This species is the most popular in the United States. It’s also common as a pet across the globe.