Brazilian red-eared turtle is also the chief culprit in the spread of Salmonella. About 85% of cultured turtles carry Salmonella paratyphi, especially young turtles. It has been proved that the pathogen can be transmitted from warm-blooded animals to warm-blooded animals. Millions of people in the United States are infected with the pathogen every year, and 14% of the cases are transmitted by turtles.
Young tortoises carry the largest amount, which is extremely harmful to pregnant women and infants. Of course, adult tortoises also carry Salmonella, but the number is less than that of young tortoises. Therefore, friends who have tortoises at home should pay attention to avoid contact between pregnant women and infants and turtles. After contacting tortoises, wash their hands in time and don't take food immediately.
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Harm of ecological killer Brazilian tortoise;
First, it may lead to the extinction of local turtles.
It has been listed as one of the most threatening alien species in the world 100 published by IUCN. It has a variety of eating habits, diverse habitats and strong reproduction, competition and tolerance. It has a strong competitive ability in the wild environment, encroaching on the habitat of native species, leading to the endangered or extinct species of native turtles, destroying the local food web, causing species simplification and greatly endangering the natural ecological balance.
Second, the loss of native turtle genes
Because the Brazilian tortoise can cross-breed with other native freshwater turtles, it leads to the gene loss of native freshwater turtles, which also greatly affects the genetic diversity of native freshwater turtles. Due to release and other factors, Brazilian turtles often occupy an absolute advantage in a certain water area, which increases the possibility of cross-breeding between Brazilian turtles and native freshwater turtles.
In the long run, the genes of native turtles will no longer be pure, which may lead to extinction and species simplification.
Third, carrying paratyphoid bacteria can infect people.
The Brazilian turtle is also the chief culprit in the spread of Salmonella, and 85% of cultured turtles carry Salmonella paratyphi, especially young turtles. These germs have been proved to be able to spread to and among warm-blooded animals, including people.
Children are advised not to keep Brazilian tortoises as pets. If you have been kept as a pet, you must pay attention to washing your hands in time after touching the Brazilian tortoise, and don't take food immediately.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Brazilian Red-eared Turtle