How to Care for a Turtle : Pet Turtles & Salmonella

All turtles have salmonella but that is not something to deter you from keeping them as pets. Wash your hands before and after handling your turtle. Learn the facts about salmonella and turtles from an industry professional in this free pet care video.

Expert: Cordell Jacques
Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for the past 10 years. He has been a reptile hobbyist in one form or another for most of his entire life.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

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[oscar2hot4u]

what you say about my mother

[jerumd]

The secret is to keep the water clean, with a powerful canister filter. Weekly water change, and tank cleaning for your pet turtle, then you won't have any problems.

[jaiab]

Awesome and realistic ... thank you for the accurate information regarding pet turtles.

[lilgiant12345]

no offense to ur mother xD but good vids were are u located which state

[oORustOo]

@nevershoutasha me 2 :(

[tedandzedrock]

@nevershoutasha You aren't alone. Mine is only about 3 and 1/2 inches long.

[TheBigdadydave]

yo bro i wish u made longer vids i watched ur vids on bearded dragons befor i got mine and i have been watching ur vids on turtles now cause i got two from a friend who could not take care of them and i like to know what im doing be4 i get a animal and u seem to know alot but ur vids r way to short make them longer thanks

[n60a]

Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooooooool

[drunkdivamariahcarey]

i know how!

[Fleefles]

Its sad that there is such a big scare about turtles and salmonella. Is it really that hard for people to wash their hands?

[ladylibra011]

@streetballrowdy how old was he? I hope he feels better!!

[ladylibra011]

@streetballrowdy omgosh, i hope u feel so much better now, did u have turtles?