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What is turtle disease?
salmonella bacteria
How can you get rid of salmonella on a turtle?
To get rid of salmonella on a turtle, ensure proper hygiene practices such as washing hands before and after handling the turtle, cleaning the turtle's enclosure regularly, and feeding them proper diet to keep them healthy. Consult a veterinarian for specific advice and treatment options if you suspect your turtle has 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
How do you know your turtle has samonella?
Turtles Normally Have Salmonella
How does a turtle tank with salmonella look?
Dicusting and will smell terrible
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.
What bacteria does a turtle produce?
I don't know if they "produce" it, but they are known to be carriers of salmonella.
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.
Can humans get sick from a painted turtle bite?
As long as you wash your hands after being bit then you should be fine. Turtles carry salmonella depending on the age. The smaller the turtle the more salmonella it will have. Even when holding the turtles you want to wash your hands after.
Does turtles have disease's?
Turtles that are sold in stores used to be known for carrying salmonella bacteria, which can be serious. It is always possible for a turtle to be carrying salmonella or other bacteria, but if the turtle is handled as little as possible and hands are always washed after handling, there isn't much danger.
Is it good to eat turtle eggs?
It's definitely not good for the turtle! Many turtle species are endangered and it could be illegal if you eat those varieties.
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.
