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Yes.
All reptiles as well as birds have the potential to carry the salmonella bacteria. That does not mean that they all do, but it is always suggested that you wash your hands thoroughly after handling one.
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∙ 16y 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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∙ 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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∙ 13y agoYes but if it has grown up in captivity for its whole life it probably doesn't have it unless it has come in contact with wild turtles
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∙ 12y agoYes. Most reptiles carry salmonella.
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Do desert tortoises have salmonella?
Most reptiles carry the bacteria, so chances are, yes.
Can eating marijuana give you salmonella?
If it was contaminated with Salmonella - Yes.
Can salmonella cause chlamydia?
Salmonella won't give you chlamydia.
What deaseases can turtles give you?
Salmonella and mycobacterium
Can the juice from uncooked crab give you salmonella?
no
What disease do raw eggs give you?
Salmonella
How are Salmonella and E coli infections similar?
you mean Salmonella and Escherischa coli both give you the runs and can kill
Can eating raw eggs give you parasites?
raw eggs give you salmonella it gives you frequent diarrhea and vomiting
What diseases can food give us?
Salmonella, botulism, lysteria, just to name a few.
How can frogs give you salmonella?
yes absoulutly most do but some do not it is very common though
What do tortoises drink?
Tortoises drink water.
Can you get tortoises for cheap?
no tortoises are veryy exspensive
