In fact, I think turtles are wonderful pets ... Turtles can make great pets if cared for properly.Many people buy turtles for the effect of novelty, and end up neglecting them. This is very sad because turtles are sophisticated creatures that have potentially long life, and could be in a family of generations.While are aware that there are many different types of turtles that can be kept as pets, who have opted for the property most commonly used, easier to care for the species.
There are some disadvantages too: His movements slow and hard shells of colors can make them seem like the perfect family pet. However, turtles carry potentially dangerous bacteria called Salmonella
Did you know that the sale of turtles less than 4 inches has been banned in the United States since 1975? This is because turtles pose a high risk of spreading disease, especially children. The ban by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prevented an estimated 100,000 cases of salmonellosis annually in children. This ban prohibits the sale of small turtles likely remains the public health action more effective to prevent turtle-associated salmonellosis.
What can be done to prevent turtle-associated salmonellosis?
Do not have a turtle in any household that includes children under 5 years old, elderly, or people who have less natural resistance to disease due to pregnancy, cancer chemotherapy, organ transplantation, diabetes, liver problems and other diseases . A family expecting a child should remove any pet reptile or amphibian from the home before the baby arrives.
Remember that turtles are cute, but contaminated. Handle all turtles and surfaces that have been in contact with turtles as if they are contaminated with Salmonella, because there is a good chance they are.
child to wash hands thoroughly with soap hands Wash and water immediately after handling turtles or their cages, or after contact with pet feces. Do not touch your face, other people or any other surface to which they wash their hands.
Wash surfaces that the turtle or its cage has been in contact with.
Apart Turtle possible contact with food:
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Do not allow turtles to roam freely in an area of origin of life, and especially not allowed in food preparation areas.
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Kitchen sinks should not be used for bathing or washing dishes turtles, cages, or aquariums.
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If bathtubs are used for these purposes, should be cleaned and disinfected with chlorine.
Separate the turtle from contact with persons at high risk:
or not handle a turtle and a baby (eg, feeding, diapering) at the same time.
o Wash hands with soap and water before handling or preparing a baby bottle.
