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They can carry salmonella, yes. This is much more common among the babies than the adults, though. Even if your turtle does carry salmonella, there's no reason you can't keep it. You just need to wash your hands after handling it. You should also wash your hands before touching it, too, as turtles can get sick from germs that humans carry.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y ago90% of all reptiles do, but it is easily avoided by practicing good hygene. Always wash your hands after contact with their habitat or the tortoise itself.
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∙ 12y agoYes b/cause some turtles are wild and carry bacteria. Bacteria is salmonella. But is you keep yours clean it won't carry salonella.
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∙ 13y agowell, i have heard that all reptiles have salmonella, but, i was researching that on the web and i have heard that you can cure it some how.
You can't cure it
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Do desert tortoises have salmonella?
Most reptiles carry the bacteria, so chances are, yes.
Can you get salmonella from a snake?
Yes. Many reptiles carry salmonella.
Snails and tortoises carry what with them?
A shell.
Do water turtles have Salmonella?
Do baby Water Turles carry salmonella?
Do turtles carry dieses?
some turtles carry salmonella
Do red eared sliders carry tuberculosis?
No, though they can carry salmonella.
Interesting information on salmonella?
salmonella can kill u. many animals can carry it i had turtles and my mom warned me about it.
Can you live with bear blood in you?
no you can not because they carry salmonella
Does a green iguana have any parasites?
they carry salmonella
Can Ball pythons carry salmonella?
Yes, it's possible.
Do humans carry salmonella in their blood?
Unless they have already received the bacteria, no.
Do guinea pigs carry salmonella?
Possibly so, but i do know that snakes do.
