Half of the people infected in the outbreak reported having contact with turtle with shells smaller than four inches wide. Owning pet turtles of that size is prohibited by federal law.
germs in their droppings even if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to their bodies, tank water, and anything in the area where they live and roam," the CDC said.Dos and don'ts of owning a pet turtle
Turtles with shells smaller than four inches wide cannot be kept as pets, per federal law, as they are particularly prone to causing illness. For that reason, the CDC does not recommend turtles as pets for people under age 5 or over 65, or people with weak immune systems. Of the 13 people who shared information with the CDC about the size of the turtle they had been in contact with, 12 reported the turtles had shells smaller than four inches wide.You should always wash your hands after handling a turtle or touching the area it lives in. You should not kiss or cuddle a turtle and should not handle food or beverages around it.
When cleaning your pet's items, use a specially designated basin and sponge. If you clean the items in a bathtub or sink, disinfect it after. If you no longer want your turtle, do not release it into the wild. Instead, call a local reptile rescue, pet store or shelter to discuss rehoming options.
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