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Like many animals they carry a form of Salmonella (food poisoning).
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∙ 13y agoYes, they carry many different ones like aids, because of un-protected turtle sex!..
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What types of diseases do wild pond turtles get?
There are many diseases that a wild pond turtle can catch in its lifetime. One of these diseases is known as ulcerative shell disease.
Do wild turkeys carry disease?
Wild turkeys do not have to carry diseases, but some of them do. You should not get those diseases because the turkeys will be cleaned before given to you to eat.
Can painted turtles and slider turtles live together?
yes,because in the wild they usually live together and people who have those two turtles say that they get along.
Were do you find a wild baby painted turtles?
In a shallow fresh water pond that has lots of vegetation
Can painted turtles survive in the wild after captivity?
Yes, however they should be put into the care of a wildlife rehabilitator in order to make sure they are fully healthy, released at the right time, and not carrying any diseases caught from other pets or food.
How long can painted turtle live?
around 40 years possibly i think
Do painted turtles eat fireflies?
Turtles will eat what ever they can find,just make shore the bug or slug wasn't just picked up from the wild because it may be sick or hold parisites.
Where to release pet turtle?
Captive turtles should not be released into the wild. Not only are they unaccustomed to finding food for themselves, they can also get sick from being exposed to germs that wild turtles carry, or, they can spread their own germs to the wild turtles, and kill off the wild population. Try putting an ad in the paper, or in local pet shops, advertising that your turtle is up for adoption. You can also try contacting local zoos; some of them have petting zoos or zoo classes for children which they need turtles for.
Why can't desert turtles go back to the wild after contact with humans?
Tortoises and turtles held in captivity can pick up diseases and spread them to wild animals. The captive animals live a fairly stress-free life so are able to fend off the diseases. However, wild populations live a more stressful life and their immune systems may not be able to cope with any sort of infection.
Where do the African wild dogs live?
they are usually called just "African wild dogs" and their scientific name is Lycaon pictus
Are there wild turtles that are vegterens?
yes there are some wild turtles and toe teases are veterans
Do wild painted turtles fruit?
Animals do not fruit! Only plants produce fruit. Animals reproduce by either sexual or asexual reproduction. They definitely do not make fruit.
