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Do turtles carry dieses?
some turtles carry salmonella
Are turtles poisonous?
Some are. But most aren't. I have a bog turtle as a pet and it's completely harmless. The only thing I've seen it bite is it's food! this is to the owner of the bog turtle "just because yours doesn't bite doesn't mean that it is not poisonous!" sincerely jochechan (P.S.I go looking for stuff like this.)
Are turtles dirty animals?
Turtles are not inherently dirty animals. They are known to carry salmonella bacteria, which can be harmful to humans, so it's important to practice good hygiene when handling them. Regular cleaning of their habitat and proper care can help keep turtles clean and healthy.
Can baby turtles give you warts?
That is not likely. The virus that causes warts in humans is not carried by turtles. What a baby turtle can give you is a bad case of food poisoning if you don't wash your hands after handling it. Turtles and birds carry salmonella bacteria. Read what the FDA has to say about it at the link below.
Can turtles carry multiple sclerosis disease?
no
Can goldfish and turtles live together in the same tank?
Goldfish and turtles should not be kept together in the same tank. Goldfish require cooler water temperatures and clean water, while turtles need warmer temperatures and may carry bacteria harmful to fish. Mixing them can lead to health issues for both species.
Do all turtles have salmonella?
No. Some of them do, some of them don't. And salmonella is much more common with Do_all_red_eared_sliders_have_salmonellathan with adults. Just to be safe, you should always wash your hands after touching them. You should also wash your hands before touching them, because turtles can get sick from germs that humans carry.
Do pet painted turtles carry disease?
They carry aids, so use protection!
Do fish carry bacteria to other fish and kill them?
They can. Any animal can carry bacteria, and infect other animals with it.
What percentage of food handlers carry dangerous bacteria?
50% of healthy food handlers carry dangerous bacteria.
Are turtles single celled or multi celled?
Turtles are definitely multi-celled. Single cell organisms are microorganisms such as bacteria and the protozoans.
Do tortoises carry salmonella?
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.
