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Pet turtles can be a great companion. Like all animals, turtles require careful care and attention to make sure they thrive and live healthy and full lives. From a proper habitat, nutrition, to water access, knowing your turtle's needs is an important part of pet ownership. | Pet turtles can be a great companion. Like all animals, turtles require careful care and attention to make sure they thrive and live healthy and full lives. From a proper habitat, nutrition, to water access, knowing your turtle's needs is an important part of pet ownership. | ||
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#Always practice safe handling. Whether you are the primary caregiver, or a child is regularly handling the turtle, be cognizant of potential diseases they may carry. Turtles can carry salmonella or other infectious diseases. This can also be contracted by contact with their enclosure. Make sure to practice safe handling measures and wash your hands thoroughly after each contact with the enclosure or turtle. <ref>http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048151.htm</ref> | #Always practice safe handling. Whether you are the primary caregiver, or a child is regularly handling the turtle, be cognizant of potential diseases they may carry. Turtles can carry salmonella or other infectious diseases. This can also be contracted by contact with their enclosure. Make sure to practice safe handling measures and wash your hands thoroughly after each contact with the enclosure or turtle. <ref>http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048151.htm</ref> | ||
#*Elderly people, children and infants are particularly susceptible to salmonella. Even if they are not directly interacting with the turtle or its environment, you will want to wash your hands thoroughly before coming in contact with at risk individuals. | #*Elderly people, children and infants are particularly susceptible to salmonella. Even if they are not directly interacting with the turtle or its environment, you will want to wash your hands thoroughly before coming in contact with at risk individuals. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*If your turtle is ever on its back, ensure that you flip it immediately. Turtles often are unable to turn themselves back over and will drown if they are unable to move themselves to get air. | *If your turtle is ever on its back, ensure that you flip it immediately. Turtles often are unable to turn themselves back over and will drown if they are unable to move themselves to get air. | ||
