Claim to fame: Of the 21 species and sub-species of turtles native to Missouri, the red-eared slider is one that's well-known around the world and — if you live in Asia or Europe — one highly disliked ...

Many people have an aversion to reptiles, particularly snakes. However, when they come to the realization that turtles are reptiles as well as their legless cousins, their stance on this group of ...

It’s a typical story. You buy a red-eared slider terrapin, build a pond and erect what you think is a terrapin proof fence. A few months down the line you find the terrapin has completely vanished.