General Care Discussion :: New born baby in house worries

[edwurtle]

I have 2 pet turtle red eared and yellow belly since they were days old. Now they are 12 years old. My first child (human child to be clear) was born and now I am worried about health risk of having turtles in the house. They are in 2 separate tanks and I will obviously not let the baby touch the turtle or tank. I am still worried about salmonella and of course my baby boy is first priority. Should I get rid of my pet turtles?

[Love of Animals]

Just was your hands and anything that comes in contact with turtle equipment. Probably the same safety procedures you've been following for 12 years. Salmonella is in eggs, meat and god knows what else but I've never had it. Congratulations on your new baby!

[SINI5T3R]

Salmonella is usually in younger turtles if im correct but none the less yeah wash your hands after messing with them lol

[SSMcLeod]

I have a two year old an have had not problems between the turtles and him. All I do is wash my hands during a change over in handling.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

My brother kept his newborn son first month with turtles in the room haha. He is now old enough to start talking and one of his better words he can say is turtle =P