quick question

phoenix · 17-02-2009, 08:01 PM

a freind was admiring my torts today and she said one day when her kids are much older she would love to have some, when i said why wait, she said she'd heard that torts carry salmonella, is this right

**Bindi** · 17-02-2009, 08:04 PM

'fraid so! It's only a small risk but a risk non the less. I have small children, they aren't allowed to handle the torts unless they're supervised, they then get their hands washed in antibacterial soap. As long as you are sensible, to me it's not an issue

Mrs Frog · 17-02-2009, 08:04 PM

Yes they do,but salmonella is everywhere,aslong as you keep their enclosure clean and wash hands after touching them it is ok.I wouldnt have a tort if i had a baby I dont think,my sons are 14 and 10.I also wouldnt let my tortoises loose in the house,on the floor

phoenix · 17-02-2009, 08:09 PM

ahhh thank you, i've not heard of this before, although my youngest is 11 and the kids never touch any of the small animals so i suppose its never been a issue for me, i will pass on this info to her though

thank you

sandy · 17-02-2009, 09:23 PM

In over thirty years of keeping tortoises, I have never actually heard of any one getting salmonella. Although its true you can if your hygene is not good.

linda · 17-02-2009, 09:44 PM

common sense and good hygiene is what is needed

i would be more concerned about the numerous infections from raw or undercooked poultry, other meats, raw eggs or other contaminated food.

Paulg1 · 17-02-2009, 10:18 PM

like everyone said, short answer is yes. Solution to said problem kids should never handle torts unattended and wash wash wash hands.

alotoffluff · 18-02-2009, 03:23 PM

Unless you were a complete grotter, Salmonella shouldnt be an issue!

Kirkie · 18-02-2009, 04:04 PM

I can't believe I'm writing this but when I was a boy me and my sister used to drink little bits of my Red Eared Slider Terrapins water in an attempt to get a sickie off school. Never worked

**Bindi** · 18-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alotoffluff

Unless you were a complete grotter, Salmonella shouldnt be an issue!

Ha ha ha 'grotter'

Kirke, that's disgusting!! But ingenious

17-02-2009, 08:01 PM	#1
phoenix Member Hatched Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DEVON Posts: 267	quick question a freind was admiring my torts today and she said one day when her kids are much older she would love to have some, when i said why wait, she said she'd heard that torts carry salmonella, is this right __________________ 2 hermanns, 2 dogs, 8 cats, 3 chinchillas, 3 kids & 1 very tolerent hubby

17-02-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	'fraid so! It's only a small risk but a risk non the less. I have small children, they aren't allowed to handle the torts unless they're supervised, they then get their hands washed in antibacterial soap. As long as you are sensible, to me it's not an issue __________________

17-02-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	Yes they do,but salmonella is everywhere,aslong as you keep their enclosure clean and wash hands after touching them it is ok.I wouldnt have a tort if i had a baby I dont think,my sons are 14 and 10.I also wouldnt let my tortoises loose in the house,on the floor __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442...06053/?fref=nf

17-02-2009, 08:09 PM	#4
phoenix Member Hatched Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DEVON Posts: 267	ahhh thank you, i've not heard of this before, although my youngest is 11 and the kids never touch any of the small animals so i suppose its never been a issue for me, i will pass on this info to her though thank you __________________ 2 hermanns, 2 dogs, 8 cats, 3 chinchillas, 3 kids & 1 very tolerent hubby

17-02-2009, 09:23 PM	#5
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	In over thirty years of keeping tortoises, I have never actually heard of any one getting salmonella. Although its true you can if your hygene is not good. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

17-02-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	common sense and good hygiene is what is needed i would be more concerned about the numerous infections from raw or undercooked poultry, other meats, raw eggs or other contaminated food.

17-02-2009, 10:18 PM	#7
Paulg1 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,116	like everyone said, short answer is yes. Solution to said problem kids should never handle torts unattended and wash wash wash hands. __________________ 0.1.0 G. sulcata/Larry 0.1.0 G. pardalis babcocki/Leo 1.0.0 G. pardalis pardalis/Tino "Stop the world, I want to get off!"

18-02-2009, 03:23 PM	#8
alotoffluff Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greenwich, london, previously born and brought up in Kent! Posts: 2,127	Unless you were a complete grotter, Salmonella shouldnt be an issue!

18-02-2009, 04:04 PM	#9
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I can't believe I'm writing this but when I was a boy me and my sister used to drink little bits of my Red Eared Slider Terrapins water in an attempt to get a sickie off school. Never worked

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