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Are turtles safe pets for kids?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Maybe: I would never suggest a turtle to an immunocompromised child. Even healthy children can get salmonella from handling their pet turtles. If you can be 100% sure (and who can be?) that your child will wash their hands each and every time they handle the turtle or its accessories, a turtle would be an acceptable pet. Personally, I would try to steer you to a different pet.
Answered 8/31/2016
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No: One cannot guarantee that the turtles are salmonella-free.
Answered 5/27/2014
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Turtles: They are cute but know to carry Salmonella , hence not advisable .
Answered 6/1/2015
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