Baron_Von_D t1_jbgdlqo wrote on March 8, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Reply to comment by lorddendem in What’s the deal w the turtles people sell at intersections? by RoverTheMonster

Yep. Both the species and the risk of salmonella outbreaks with that size/type of turtle.

justanawkwardguy t1_jbhkaac wrote on March 9, 2023 at 2:16 AM

For those unaware: reptiles bought at a store shouldn’t have any chance of salmonella. That’s more common in wild-caught animals, which these most likely are

McCooms t1_jbhqy6d wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:06 AM

I thought under a certain size they could have salmonella regardless of captive or wild?

beachape t1_jbhunxl wrote on March 9, 2023 at 3:36 AM

Size restriction is partially because children put them in their mouths. Kids are nuts

toss_it_out_tomorrow t1_jbi0snm wrote on March 9, 2023 at 4:29 AM

Any size from anywhere can carry salmonella, even healthy turtles

Dashists22 t1_jbmhowa wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:28 AM

It’s very doubtful that they are coming from the wild. They aren’t very difficult to breed in captivity.

CulturalNothing t1_jbj28kp wrote on March 9, 2023 at 12:14 PM

you linked to a canadian organization, i’m pretty sure red-eared sliders are fine to keep here (when bought from a legit source and not on the street of course)

Baron_Von_D t1_jbj6k8o wrote on March 9, 2023 at 12:55 PM

Oop, grabbed the wrong link, but yeah it's still an invasive species.