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i heard something about using copper sulfate to get rid of the salmonella germs on my turtles.
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What turtles have samonella?
Almost all wild turtles have salmonella. However, that doesn't mean that a human will definitely get it from a turtle that carries the bacteria. In fact, humans have natural E. coli (the bacteria that causes salmonella) in our intestines. Washing your hands before and after handling the turtle, and being careful not to let small children put turtles in their mouths will go a long way in preventing salmonella.
Can you get salmonella from a snake?
Yes. Many reptiles carry salmonella.
Is salmonella inside or outside of eggs?
If eggs are infected by salmonella, the bacteria is inside the egg, not outside on the shell.
Which is correct turtle or turtle?
iortoise is a turtle who lives on the land
Does dog food have saminila?
Yes.Dry dog food isn't likely to have salmonella, but canned or "wet" dog food can most definitely have Salmonella.
How can turtles get salmonella and can you get it and if you and your turtle has salmonella how do you cure it and make it go away?
its very natural and healthy for a turtle to have salmonella and you cant get rid of it but you can get it but just make sure that you wash your hands after holding them
What is turtle disease?
salmonella bacteria
How do you know your turtle has samonella?
Turtles Normally Have Salmonella
How can you get rid of the salmonella on your tortoise?
You cant
How does a turtle tank with salmonella look?
Dicusting and will smell terrible
Can your turtle make your child sick?
YES! They have Salmonella bacteria, which could make your child have diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, fever and sometimes vomiting. This doesn't mean you should get rid of your turtle. Just wash hands very well before and especially after handling him.
How does salmonella cause diarrhea?
The salmonella doesnt cause diarrea, its what the body does to get rid of the bacteria. But its still a symptom.
How do you know if your turtle has salmonella?
Bacteria of genus Salmonella are normal mutualistic symbionts in the intestine of turtles; however you can see it with a fecal colture.
How can you tell if a turtle has salmonella?
If it's shell starts to go slight blue
What bacteria does a turtle produce?
I don't know if they "produce" it, but they are known to be carriers of salmonella.
How to get rid of salmonella from black pepper?
go tothe doctor
Is there any turtle or tortoise without salmonella poisoning?
Yes there are aquatic turtles that do not carry salmonella. One aquatic turtle that grows to be about 10 inches is the red eared slider tortoise. It also lives for around 50 years.
