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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.
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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.
How can you get rid of salmonella on a turtle?
i heard something about using copper sulfate to get rid of the salmonella germs on my turtles.
Why is it illegal to sell turtles in certain states?
It's illegal because turtles can carry dangerous and fatal deceases like Salmonella.
Do turtles have a stomach?
all turtles have a somach
Are turtles and frogs amphibians?
All turtles are reptiles. All Frogs are amphibians.
Do turtles carry dieses?
some turtles carry salmonella
Do water turtles have Salmonella?
Do baby Water Turles carry salmonella?
What does salmonella typhi feed on?
Well salmonella can be found in types of turtles and it can also be found in some frogs.
What deaseases can turtles give you?
Salmonella and mycobacterium
How do you know your turtle has samonella?
Turtles Normally Have Salmonella
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.
Do you get salmonella from a bad fugus?
No you could get salmonella from birds and turtles but that's only if you touch them and handle them, if you handle birds and turtles wash your hands well -also you can get it from food.
Interesting information on salmonella?
salmonella can kill u. many animals can carry it i had turtles and my mom warned me about it.
How can you get rid of salmonella on a turtle?
i heard something about using copper sulfate to get rid of the salmonella germs on my turtles.
What pet can give you salmonella?
Snakes, lizards, iguanas and turtles can all pass salmonella on to you, which is why you should always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling them. Chicken eggs too!
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.
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
