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Then please don’t stop !!!!![emoji217]
Is it true? (about salmonella)
- Thread starter Ketta
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Blackdog1714
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If he bites that means stop! At least that is what my Russian has taught me!
jeneliza
Well-Known Member
I know, I just can't help my self I just have to lick my tortoise, lol..jk
TortillaandGamera
New Member
Hilarious thread!
if I could kiss and hug them I’d be happy, but small heads and salmonella prevent this 
if I could kiss and hug them I’d be happy, but small heads and salmonella prevent this Ruby the Tortoise
Member
One thing is for sure, is that you shouldn’t just be washing your hands for you, but also for your tortoise. Frequent hand washing reduces the risk you spreading any sickness to your tortoise.
Embry Torts
New Member
I'm a teacher and have had red eared sliders living in a tank in my room. Students have held them and I've never had an issue. Same with my 3-toed box turtle. As long as you provide a relatively clean environment to minimize bacteria growth and wash hands (and lips apparently) after handling them there shouldn't be a problem.
Ruby the Tortoise
Member
You should never do that! Salmonella is dangerous! I had to go to the ER once because I was be an idiot about it once. This is not a lie. If salmonella gets into your body, it can really mess you up. It doesn’t affect you right away, but after a day or two you will feel very, very sick.
mylittlecholla
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Trudy_the_tortoise
Active Member
I didn't lick my tortoise, but my tortoise always finds a way to lick me. Is this OK behavior for tortoises or does it like what I taste like?
JenMorri88
New Member
I only keep plants in the aquarium that are useful for the turtle. I read on wikipedia about it. I mean, I know that she will eat them and that's why I put them there.
www.thetortoisetable.org.uk is a better guide to what is safe or not for food or enclosures.
