Martin Nowak
Martin's Snakes
Previously in FC Forum(s) it was reported that the CDC had been receiving reports of Salmonella infections and hospitalizations in people with turtle pets. CDC first release was on 8/18/2023. This CDC release on 9/29/2023. The CDC indicates it is now aware of 59 illnesses (an increase of 39 since the August report), of which 23 required hospitalization (an increase of 14 since the August report), and the 59 illnesses occurred in 18 states (an increase of 7 since the August report). Map of the states and further details in links within the page.
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/turtles-08-23/index.html
The CDC landing page, on left margin, indicates other sources of Salmonella. However this page is dedicated to turtles. Turtle keepers and reptile keepers in general should take note of CDC advice, terminology, semantics, and sentiments of the narrative. The CDC page will be cited where municipalities, cities, and state game and fish commissions wish to limit commerce in turtles; and even ownership of turtles. Probably good thinking to keep your turtles clean, don't sell to kids, don't let kids handle turtles at shows, adhere to laws and regulations. And there is probably increased liability for those selling / trading in turtles if the buyer or their kids becomes infected and sick with Salmonella. It would not be surprising to see state public health departments or game and fish departments sampling turtle water at shows.
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/turtles-08-23/index.html
The CDC landing page, on left margin, indicates other sources of Salmonella. However this page is dedicated to turtles. Turtle keepers and reptile keepers in general should take note of CDC advice, terminology, semantics, and sentiments of the narrative. The CDC page will be cited where municipalities, cities, and state game and fish commissions wish to limit commerce in turtles; and even ownership of turtles. Probably good thinking to keep your turtles clean, don't sell to kids, don't let kids handle turtles at shows, adhere to laws and regulations. And there is probably increased liability for those selling / trading in turtles if the buyer or their kids becomes infected and sick with Salmonella. It would not be surprising to see state public health departments or game and fish departments sampling turtle water at shows.