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Do You Think a Turtle Is Safe as a Pet
Overweight or Underweight · Picky Eater · Refusing to Eat ... Turtles carry Salmonella, so it isn't exactly safe for children to handle them. ... We've gone thru many pets, and now we just have two puppies, and fish tank. ...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