Did you know tiny turtles (shells less than 4 inches) can spread Salmonella even if they look clean and healthy?
If you touch a turtle, or any other animal, always wash your hands right after—before you eat or touch your face. Stay safe, stay curious!
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Transcript: Any turtle (or animal) can carry germs even if they look clean and healthy, but tiny turtles with shell lengths less than 4 inches long are especially dangerous. The CDC released a Salmonella Outbreak announcement mid-August, explaining that some people got sick in over 20 states after contact with small turtles. Turtles carry Salmonella germs in their droppings and can easily spread to any area where they live and roam. If you pet a turtle, then touch your mouth or food, you can swallow salmonella germs. It’s important to wash your hands immediately after making contact with animals! Very interesting!