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Is it safe to have a baby pet turtle while pregnant?
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Avoid: Unfortunately baby turtles can carry a bacteria called salmonella which can cause very serious infections. If i were you, i wouldn't have a turtle around you.
Answered 3/18/2014
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No: Turtles carry bacteria especially salmonella which can be especially dangerous in pregnancy, the sale of turtles under 4 inches has been banned in the us since 1975. The bacteria is also dangerous to infants young children.
Answered 3/18/2014
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Yes: No problems with keeping a pet turtle.
Answered 3/18/2014
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