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Turtles and other reptiles carry salmonella. This bacterium often makes people sick if they ingest it. What would be a good way to make sure you do not get sick from your friend’s pet reptile?

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Answer:

Do not kiss it and wash hands right after holding or doing anything with the animal

Step-by-step explanation:

If you wash your hand after interaction with reptile it can wash away most of the germs so you have a more possibility of not getting salmonella

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