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Do You Think a Turtle Is Safe as a Pet
... about what type of turtle you have and the proper housing and general care the specific turtle needs ... C.E. answers from New York on September 3, 2007 ...ANSWERS
See all- I think turtles carry salmonella. http://www.fda.gov/cvm/Documents/TurtlesFlier.pdf http://www.anapsid.org/salm3.html I would not get one for my kids. L. D.
- Hi Ferrah, Turtles have tons of bacteria and other... STUFF. Not to safe for any child unless the parents keep a careful eye. No touching!! I don't recommend it...
- I think you should check up on this in the internet...I recently heard that its connected somewhat to salmonella...a disease usually found in chickens...thanks
